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Strawberry Mock-Shake! 181 Calories

June 12, 2014 Nicole

If you are like me when you are trying to lose weight is when you crave everything that is bad for you. Thanks for a friends inspiration I came up with this Strawberry mock-shake that (in my opinion) taste just like a McDonalds Milk Shake for 180 calories. For the same size, a 12oz milk shake at McDonalds you would be consuming 550 calories WOW that is a 370 calorie difference.

Although initially you might think 180 is a lot when you are having a craving and could be using up 550 calories 180 doesn’t look so bad.

This is delicious! I had everyone in the kitchen ooing and awing over how great this mock shake is. It’s a milkshake in a way, but it’s a whole lot better for you!!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. frozen cool-whip (just estimate)
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 heaping tbsp. vanilla pudding (not sugar free)
6 frozen whole strawberries
2 packs Truvia (stevia)

Directions:

Blend! Then top with cool whip or stawberries!

Number of Servings: 1

Nutritional Information:

181 calories per serving
33 carbs
4 grams of fat
1 protein
26 sugar

*Nutritional information found on www.myfitnesspal.com this information will vary based on the products you use.*

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Weight Watchers Cabbage Soup (38 Calories Per Cup)

June 10, 2014 Nicole

This recipe is delicious. Honestly when I set out to make it I didn’t think I would like I suppose that is the reason I have been putting this recipe off for so long. On the contrary though I actually thought it was great! The flavor was wonderful and it’s light yet hearty.

Nothing beats all of that plus knowing that you can eat as much as you like and still have plenty of calories in your diet to spare. This is one of these recipes that keeps on giving because you can really do anything with this recipe and add just about any vegetables to make it even heartier!

Ingredients:

3 cups nonfat beef broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat vegetable broth (beef is the best) or 3 cups nonfat chicken broth (beef is the best)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups chopped cabbage
1/2 yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup green beans
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano
Salt & pepper

Directions:

Spray pot with nonstick cooking spray sauté onions carrots and garlic for 5 minutes.
Add broth, Tomato paste, cabbage, green beans, basil, oregano and Salt & Pepper to taste.
Simmer for a about 5-10 minutes until all vegetables are tender then add the zucchini and simmer for another 5 or so minutes.

Original Recipe Source

Number of Servings: 5

Nutritional Information:

38 calories per serving
7 carbs
1 grams of fat
3 protein
4 sugar

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Sweet Cornbread

June 7, 2014 Nicole

I thought this recipe was good but the original recipe called for a 9 inch round pan that I found to be too small. The cornbread was more like cake than cornbread and it took forever to bake. No really forever!

The second time I made this recipe I used a large square pan and it turned out much better. This is a super sweet recipe that you could even cut down the sugar on and use a honey glaze for the top now that would be delicious!

This is a recipe that I think you could make so many fun changes with. I think that this would make awesome muffins and you could even use some fresh corn in the recipe to make it even better!!

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
2/3 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (yes this is correct)
1 egg
1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 10 x 10 x 2 inches pan or similar. The original recipe calls for a 9 inch round pan but I found that to be way too small. The cornbread was more like cake than cornbread. I didn’t like that at all it was just too thick and took forever to cook.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk and vegetable oil until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean

Original Recipe Source

Number of Servings: 12

Nutritional Information:

213 calories per serving
33 carbs
7 grams of fat
3 protein
11 sugar

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Recipes

Balsamic Chicken

June 6, 2014 Nicole

This recipe was incredibly delicious and easy. We all enjoyed it so much that I can see us eating this recipe often. You could change this recipe over to a slow cooker recipe in just a few steps. I also think adding sliced onions to the recipe could also be super delicious.

I love recipes that are easily adaptable and low in calories and this is certainly one of them. We severed this chicken alone with smashed potatoes and used the gravy to pour over them. Delicious!

Ingredients:

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each or more)
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, chicken broth, sugar, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl, place the chicken breasts in the marinade, and marinate for 10 minutes on each side.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade.
Place the chicken in the heated pan and cook until they start to brown and are no longer pink inside, about 7 minutes per side.
Pour the marinade into the skillet, and cook until it thickens slightly, turning the chicken breasts over once or twice, about 5 minute

Original Recipe Source

Number of Servings: 6

Nutritional Information:

258 calories per serving
12 carbs
8 grams of fat
35 protein
12 sugar

*Nutritional information found on www.myfitnesspal.com this information will vary based on the products you use.*

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Mock-olate Shake (117 Calories)

June 5, 2014 Nicole

I adapted this recipe from a recipe that my friend Alison over at Underthebigoaktree.comfound called Wendy’s Frosty Skinny Version on the site Go Girl Diet.

Although I don’t think this taste like a Frosty in the least I think it’s fantastic never the less!! Seriously! It’s fantastic! I have already drank many of these little shakes and I have to say they are awesome especially for 117 calories.

Obviously any changes you make to the recipe you will need to add or subtract calories. You could use sugar free pudding and fat free whip topping but I myself prefer to stick with the full fat and full calorie versions and leave out the aspartame.

With the base recipe you can do so many things like add PB2 for a peanut butter cup, a shot of espresso for an awesome iced coffee drink and so on! I think there are endless things you can do with this recipe how about even changing the flavor of the pudding or adding vanilla pudding and strawberries for a strawberry shake for only a few more calories and fresh strawberries!

I really love the Go Girl Diet site because she has a lot of great recipes. Please head over and take a look around I think you will be impressed!

Ingredients:

1 cup vanilla almond milk unsweetened
2 tbsp. instant chocolate pudding (you can use sugar free for less calories)
2 tbsp. Whip Topping
1-2 packs of Truvia or Stevia
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Ice

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a blender or blender cup and blend until you reach your desired thickness.
Add to a glass and enjoy!
*Optional Toppings* Chocolate sauce, sprinkles, whip topping, and nuts.

Number of Servings: 1

Nutritional Information: