A fast and healthy breakfast cereal or high-energy snack. Oatmeal made with coconut, raisins, cranberries, walnuts. Brown rice can be used in place of oatmeal. Ingredients: 3 ½ cups plain or vanilla soy milk ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups rolled oats ¼ cup pure maple syrup ⅓ cup raisins ⅓ cup dried cranberries ⅓ cup sweetened […]
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Crepes made with whole wheat flour, skim milk, and egg whites. You’d never know they’re more health-conscious than your basic crepe from the taste. Ingredients: ½ cup whole wheat flour 2 egg whites ½ cup skim milk 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ½ cup mixed frozen berries, thawed and drained 1 tablespoon confectioners’
The entire family loves these, even the 2- and 9-year-olds. My 9-year-old wants to bring them for her school lunch. You can add more wheat germ and flax seed. Rolled oats are good, too! Ingredients: 2 frozen bananas (peel before you freeze) 2 cups almond milk 2 cups ice cubes ½ cup chunky peanut butter
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A wonderful, delightful fruit smoothie…it will help you cool down after a hot day in the sun. Ingredients: 1 kiwi, sliced 1 banana, peeled and chopped ½ cup blueberries 1 cup strawberries 1 cup ice cubes ½ cup orange juice 1 (8 ounce) container peach yogurt Directions: In a blender, blend the kiwi, banana, blueberries,
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These delicious banana-buttermilk pancakes use whole wheat flour combined with soy flour to make them light and fluffy. Try adding cocoa powder or cinnamon and nutmeg for more flavor. Ingredients: ½ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup soy flour ¼ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda
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Mmmmm… yummy banana bread without all of the fat. Ingredients: 2 eggs ⅔ cup white sugar 2 very ripe bananas, mashed ¼ cup applesauce ⅓ cup nonfat milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
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After much experimentation I finally got this smoothie recipe right. Frozen berries, strawberry yogurt and a whole banana are pureed in blender for a delicious, drinkable treat. Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mixed berries 1 cup strawberry flavored yogurt 1 banana, sliced 1 cup milk ½ teaspoon white sugar (Optional) Directions: In the container of a
An easy, healthy snack that is quick to make and enjoy. High in protein and good, complex carbs. Ingredients: non-stick cooking spray 4 cups rolled oats 1 cup sliced almonds ½ cup granular sucralose sweetener with brown sugar (such as Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup applesauce 2
Strawberry and orange flavors will be sure to perk up your morning! Replace fruit, juice, and yogurt flavors as desired for variety. Ingredients: ¾ cup frozen strawberries ½ orange, peeled ½ cup apple juice ¼ cup vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon finely ground almonds Directions: Blend the strawberries, orange pieces, apple juice, vanilla yogurt, and almonds
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A great, delicious way to cool off in the summer! Who knew fruit could taste so good? Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups fresh red grapefruit juice 8 large strawberries 2 medium bananas, sliced 1 (8 ounce) container strawberry-banana yogurt 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup crushed ice Directions: Place the grapefruit juice, strawberries, bananas, yogurt, honey, and ice
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