Protein Plus Smoothie
September 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Becerage, Breakfast, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, healthy
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Protein Plus Smoothie - This extremely satisfying, packed with protein, chocolate and banana, fruit smoothie recipe is the “BEST”. Terrific tofu and super soy milk, are the two excellent sources of protein, in this healthy smoothie, then flavored with distinctive and delicious blend of chocolate and bananan. A great “On The Go” breakfast recipe.
Cook Time: 0 mins |
Ingredients to make Protein Plus Smoothie
1 banana
1/2 cup silken tofu
1/2 cup soymilk
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
Directions to make Protein Plus Smoothie
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Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
September 11, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Casserole, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy
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Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese - This amazing mac and cheese is a low fat recipe is also a “Quick Fix”. It can be made at a moments notice as all the ingredients are ones you would have on hand, such as , pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce. A quick and easy, low fat, macaroni and cheese recipe that we think is the “BEST”!
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients to make Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
90 g (3 oz) elbow macaroni
220 g (8 oz) premium lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup red capsicum (red pepper), chopped
1 cup of tomato sauce
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
40 g (1 1/2 oz) low fat grated mozzarella cheese.
Directions to make Low Fat Beefy Macaroni and Cheese
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Banana Date Cookies
September 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, healthy
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Banana Date Cookies - This NO Suger, simple, chewy cookie recipe is actually healthy, so go ahead, enjoy them guilt free. 5 basic ingredients is all it takes to make this sweet cookie, and “Less tha 30 Minutes, from start to finish. A quick and easy healthy dessert recipe that even kids love.
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Banana Date Cookies
3 ripe bananas
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/3 cup apple sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions to make Banana Date Cookies
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Banana Millet Muffins
September 3, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Breakfast, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Snack, healthy
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Banana Millet Muffins - This delighttful, healthy, homemade muffin recipe is fantastic! Sweet, but not too sweet, they include, not only creamy bananas, but applesauce and grains, and sweet sticky raisins. We also blended in some soy flour with the whole wheat, making this quick, easy recipe as healthy as we could!
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Banana Millet Muffins
2 c Whole wheat flour
1/4 c + 1T soy flour
2 t Baking soda
1/2 t Salt
1/3 c Millet
1/2 c Applesauce
2 lg Egg equivilent
2 c Mashed over-ripe bananas
1/4 c Golden raisins
Directions to make Banana Millet Muffins
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No Sugar Berry Cheesecake
August 31, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack
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No Sugar Berry Cheesecake - Not only is this delicious cheesecake recipe sugar free, it’s also a “No Bake”! The convenient, prepared graham cracker pie shell, quick prep time, and pre-chopped fruit, make this easy healthy recipe even quicker. A wonderful, warm weather dessert, as it is served chilled.
Prep Time: 10-15 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Servings: 6-8 Main Ingredient: Cream Cheese, Fruit Difficulty Level: 2 |
Ingredients to make No Sugar Berry Cheesecake
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 1/3 cups milk
1 package (4 serving size) sugar-free vanilla instant pudding
Fresh fruit
1 prepared graham cracker pie shell
Directions to make No Sugar Berry Cheesecake
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Fruit Yogurt Parfait
August 26, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, healthy
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Fruit Yogurt Parfait - This cold, creamy, low cal recipe is very versatile! The fruit can be sustituted for your favorite, or whatever is in season, the flavor of the granola can be adjusted, and, it is a great dessert or even snack. Wonderful anytime, but absolutely perfect for those hot summer days. A quick easy recipe, loved by everyone, even kids!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make Fruit Yogurt Parfait
6 ounces nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup blackberries
1/4 cup chopped nectarine
1 granola bar, crumbled
Directions to make Fruit Yogurt Parfait
Kids and Hidden Vegetables
July 30, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Tips and Tricks
Mix pureed vegetables in with spaghetti sauce as a way to make sure that your picky eater eats the vegetables she needs to grow. Most kids love spaghetti and they won’t taste the other vegetables in the tomato sauce.
Low Fat Apple Topped Cake
July 15, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dessert, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, Snack, healthy
 Low Fat Apple Topped Cake - This simple, scrumptious, naturally sweet cake is so full of rich flavor, it’s hard to believe it’s low fat. The natural sweetness come from the juicy, fresh apples, which are also cholsterol free, with lots of vitamin C. Enjoy this healthy dessert guilt free while it lasts, because it never lasts long at our house.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Low Fat Apple Topped Cake
3/4 c All-purpose flour, sifted
3/4 c Whole-wheat flour, sifted
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 c Honey
1/2 c Brown sugar, lightly packed
1/4 c Oil
4 lg Egg white
1 tb Nonfat yogurt, plain flavor
5 Apples, peel/core/slice thin
Topping
Bring to a boil: 2 tb Oil
1/4 c Granulated sugar, OR brown sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Natural dehydrated butter
Directions to make Low Fat Apple Topped Cake
Preheat the oven to 425F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Sift both flours and the baking powder together in a medium sized bowl. Beat the honey, 1/2 cup brown sugar, vegetable oil, egg whites, and nonfat yogurt together. Pour this into the flour mixture and stir well. Pour the dough into the prepared pan and smooth out evenly. Lightly press the apples into the dough in straight lines. Bake for 10 minutes at 425F.
Remove the cake from the oven. Drizzle the topping over the top of the apples. Return the cake to the oven and bake at 375F for 15 to 20 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
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Healthy Snack Ideas
July 14, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Tips and Tricks
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Healthy Snack Ideas - Not only are these kid friendly snacks perfect for summer, when there is no school, they also work in lunches!
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Healthy Snack Ideas
Mix mashed bananas with peanut butter for a tasty and healthy spread for whole grain toast or graham crackers. Another healthy snack for kids (even the big ones) is to top a toasted English muffin with low-fat ricotta cheese, banana slices, and fresh blueberries drizzled with honey.
Directions to make Healthy Snack Ideas
“Berry” Delight Dessert
July 8, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Breakfast, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, healthy
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“Berry” Delight Dessert - Bursting with fresh, juicy berries. this delightful, healthy dessert, can actually be served for breakfast, it has so much of Natures goodness in it. Kids go crazy for this easy, frozen, dish, and have no idea it’s also a healthy snack, and don’t worry, we won’t tell them if you don’t!
Prep Time: 10 mins |
Ingredients to make “Berry” Delight Dessert
1 tb Unflavored gelatin
2 tb Water, cold
1 tb Lemon juice
1 c Unsweetened frozen raspberries, pureed, OR your favorite berry)
1 t Lemon rind, or orange rind
2 tb Frozen apple juice concentrate
2 c Plain lowfat yogurt
**Vary the fruit juice and fruit puree combinations to develop your own creative desserts according to the seasons. It takes almost two cups of fruit to make one cup of puree. Bananas can be mashed with a fork; other fruits do better in a blender.
***If desired, use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, cinnamon or cardamom in place of lemon or orange rind. Honey may be used in place of the juice concentrate.
Directions to make “Berry” Delight Dessert
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