Cranberry Protein Shake

Tom got this recipe from Body for Life (BFL). They have alot of good recipes - check out their site.

1/2 c. cranberry juice (not cocktail)
1/2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. frozen berries (we like strawberries or blueberries in it)
1/2 c. dessert style tofu, plain (or soft tofu)
1 T honey
and ice cubes for desired thickness

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend till smooth. Serve immediately. You won't even taste the tofu. This makes 2 servings

Calories 247
Protein 15g
Fat 9g
Carbs 21g
3 points per serving (weight watchers)

Crepes

I've made these several times. They are great and mainly made of protein! Mom came in town this wkd and i served these - she really liked them!

1 lg carton egg beaters (or 2 small containers of egg beaters)
3/4 c. cottage cheese
1/2 c raw oatmeal (processed in blender to make a flour)

Mix all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour about 1/4 c. into pan and cook like a crepe. Try not to make them too thick. Add filling and roll like a tortilla. I just put fresh fruit on mine and put fat free cool whip on it along with sugar free syrup. I figure it's 1 protein and 1/2 carb per crepe (1.5 points WW).

Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin contains free-radical fighting carotenes! I made these this wkd and they turned out really good.

1.5 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1 c. fat-free milk
1/2 c. canned 100% pure pumpkin
1 T. canola oil

Preheat oven to 375. Coat 12 muffin pan with spray (or use liners). Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and salt in large mixing bowl. Beat egg in small bowl for 30 seconds until foamy. Add milk, pumpkin and oil. Beat well. Add to flour mixture and stir until moistened. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake 15-17 min. until tops spring back when touched. Once muffins are cool, they can be wrapped tightly and put in freezer for up to 2 months. About 125 cal. each. (about 2 WW pts each). This came from Prevention May 07 magazine and i altered it a bit).

Mexican Casserole

Tom, Melanie and me enjoying the Mexican Casserole.






1 lb. uncooked lean ground beef (7% fat)
1/2 c. green peppers
1/2 c. onion
2/3 c. water
1.25 oz. pkg of Taco Seasoning Mix
14 oz. can diced tomatoes
6 large tortilla (flour or whole wheat)
16 oz. Taco Bell Home Originals Fat-Free Refried Beans
3 c. 2% shredded cheese (mexican)

Cook beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain well. Add water and taco seasoning, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer for another 10 min. Place 2 tortillas in a sprayed 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish. Spread with half of the refried beans and beef mixture. Top with 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining tortillas and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 min. or until heated through and cheese is melted. Let rest for 5 minutes and cut into 8 servings. Weight Watchers points - 7 per serving. This came from the Weight Watcher website.

Mom's banana bread made healthy

We grew up eating this all the time. I've altered it to make it a bit more healthy. It's yummy!

3 ripe or overripe bananas (4 if small)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. splenda
1 egg
1.5 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 c. applesauce
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Mash bananas with fork (or blend in blender). Stir in other ingredients. Pour into sprayed loaf pan and bake one hour in a 325 degree oven. 12 slices. 2 WW points each.

Beef Fried Rice

1 lb lean ground beef (93% fat free)
1 c. cooked brown rice
1 green pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 pkg. fresh mushrooms
1 onion
1 tsp. Garlic Salt
1 tsp. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Italian seasonings
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 c. shredded low fat cheese

Brown the beef in a skillet. While beef is still pink, drain off fat. Add sliced vegetables and seasonings to the skillet.
When vegetables become cooked, add 1 serving of cooked brown rice and toss together. Top beef and rice with shredded cheese, melt.

This is a Body for Life recipe. It's one of our favorites!!!

Cranberry Oat Applesauce Bread

1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1 2/3 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 egg whites
3/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh cranberries

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8X4 inch pan. In a small bowl, combine applesauce and oats. Set aside for 5 min.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon; stir to mix well. Add the applesauce mixture and egg whites. Stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in the cranberries. Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 10 min.
this is www.halfmysize.com
If cut into 16 slices it's 2 weight watcher points each.

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Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

8 oz. cooked chicken
3 c. cooked spaghetti (4.5 oz dry)
3 oz. lite velvetta
4.5 oz chopped green chillies (canned)
1 can fat free cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. bell pepper

Mix velvetta with soup and chillies and heat. Add other ingredients. Pour into a sprayed 9X13 inch dish. Cover with foil. Cook 10 min. at 450 degrees.
Serves 6. This is a weight watchers recipe. Each serving is 4 WW points.