I have been looking for good recipes tonight and have found quite a few i thought you gals might be interested in. I havent tried any of these yet, just got them today. I thought it would be good to start a thread to post those yummy healthier recipes that we want to try, or those that we have tried and loved!

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, plus
1 tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

12 servings 30 minutes 10 mins prep



1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
3. In a second bowl stir together remaining ingredients.
4. Pour water mixture over flour mixture and,.
5. Stir until batter is smooth.
6. Pour into a nonstick 12 hole muffin tin coated with cooking spray.
7. Filling until half full.
8. Bake until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.
9. 18 to 20 minutes.
10. Remove from oven.
11. Let stand 5 minutes then turn out onto rack to cool.

Strawberry Ice Whip

Hot weather and you don't want to spend time baking? This is the answer. Nothing could be simpler or quicker and oh so refreshing! Prep time is only 20 min. the rest is freezer time. You can also try this with what ever fruit you like such as cherries, blueberries, mango, etc.

2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh pressed lemon juice
2 egg whites (I use large eggs)

8-10 servings 6 hours 20 minutes 20 mins prep


1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Beat in an electric mixer on high speed for 20 minutes until mixture triples in volume.
3. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts
Calculated for 1 serving
Recipe makes 8-10

Calories 111
Calories from Fat 1
Amount Per Serving %RDA
Total Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Polyunsat. Fat 0.1g
Monounsat. Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 0%
Potassium 73mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 27.7g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 1.1g 2%
Vitamin A 9mcg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 20mg 34%
Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Iron 0mg 0%

this is one of my favorite recipes because i become addicted to guacamole in the summer. once a week is fine but if i had it my way i would eat it for every meal. now i can.


2 cans of asparagus
one half red onion diced fine
i jalepeno diced fine
juice of one lime
any seasonings you would like to taste. ( i use salt, cumin, and a little bit of garlic powder.)
(my mother in law just buys guacamole seasoning in the package and adds it to the asparagus.)
diced tomatoes. ( i like tomatoes in my guac., some people dont though.)


just blend the asparagus until smooth. this can easily be done with a fork but a food processor will give you a much more uniform blend.
then add everything else and mix. one cup of this stuff is only about 50 calories. there is no fat. it looks like the real thing and almost tastes like it too.

This recipe is a great tasting and healthy choice and its also very quick and easy!

Ingredients:
2-4 boneless/skinless chicken breasts
1 bell pepper cut up into strips
1 red onion cut up into strips
garlic/garlic salt to taste
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

Directions:
Clean chicken breasts. Sprinkle each breast with garlic salt (both sides). Place cut up bell peppers and onions over chicken breasts. Sprinkle with more garlic. Drizzle olive oil over chicken/veggies. Bake in oven at 350 for 35 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with mixed veggies of your choice!

We made this the other night and the flavor was incredible!

Tuna Dried Tomato Wrap

16 ounce can white tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons miced oil-packed sundried tomatoes
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayo
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
2 8inch whole wheat tortillas
2 red lettuce leaves

In a medium bowl, combine tuna with minced sundried tomatoes, mayo, parsley, and relish. Mix well to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Spoon tuna mixture onto each tortilla and spread mixture to within 1/4 inch of the edges. Place lettuce leaves on top of turn and roll each wrap up lightly.

Nutrition Score (serving size: 1 wrap): 179 calories, 27%fat (5g; 1g saturated), 36% carbs (16g),37%protein (16g), 10g fiber, 38 mg calcium, 1mg iron, 490 mg sodium

Serve with 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips and dipped in 2 tablespoons fat free ranch dressing

1 pear

Lunch!

Make Healthy Croutons!

2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove
3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon each of salt and pepper
10 3/4 inch thick baguette slices, cut into 3/4inch cubes

Preheat over to 325. Mix first 5 ingredients in a small food processor until well bleded. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Add baguette cubes; toss well to coat. Arrange cubes in a single layer on baking sheet; bake until crisp, turning frequently, about 20 minutes. Transfer croutons to paper towel-lined plate. Cool completely. Makes about 2 cups. (can be made up to 2 days ahead) Store airtight at room temperature.