recipes

bars Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Makes a 9X13-inch pan of bars INGREDIENTS: 2 1/8 cups (10 1/2 ounces) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled slightly1 cup (7 ounces) light brown sugar1/2 (3 1/2 ounces) cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups chocolate chips (use your […]
chocolate Chocolate Brownie Cookies with White Chocolate and Roasted Macadamia Nuts Ingredients 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup AP flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp instant espresso 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, roasted and salted Instructions Place racks int […]
cake Nutella Swirl Bundt Cake Ingredients: 1 1/2 sticks (171 g) unsalted butter, at room temp. 1 1/2 cups (300 g) sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) good vanilla extract 3 large eggs, (High Altitude use 4) 3 cups (360 g) flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (High Altitude use 1 1/4) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda (High Altitude use […]
chocolate CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES If the word “butter” is in the title, you know it’s gonna be good! 1 tsp vanilla extract Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting 1 – 18 oz box moist chocolate cake mix 1 – 8 oz brick cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1 stick butter, room temperature Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In […]
breakfast Blueberry Pancakes 1/4 cup whole grain pancake mix1/4 cup blueberries1/4 cup water 2 T Greek yogurt1 T sugar free syrupMix first three ingredients together- cook pancake in frying pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Top with yogurt and syrup.  A surprising yummy combination!  (For my meal plan, added a protein shake).
breakfast Berry Burrito This sounds like a very strange combination, but it is so good!!!!Truvia sweetener1/3 cup frozen berries1 light low fat cheese wedge (Laughing Cow)1 small whole grain low carb tortilla2 T sugar free syrup1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1 T protein powder1/4 tsp cinnamonBlend eggs, protein powder, cinnamon, and Truvia.  Create an egg pancake in pan sprayed […]
beverage Blueberry Shake 1 1/2 scoops protein powder2 T oats1/4 cup plain canned pumpkin1/3 cup blueberries6 ice cubes1/2 cup waterCombine and blend all ingredients together to desired shake consistency.  Yummy!!!  Made it substituting frozen strawberries for the blueberries some mornings – awesome!
chocolate Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup butter1 1/2 cup brown sugar1 egg1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger12 oz chocolate chipsMix, chill 1 hour.  Roll in powdered sugar.  Cook 8-12 minutes at 375 degrees.This was shared by my sister-in-law a few years back.  Nice blend of flavors.  
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breads Easy Cake-Mix Banana Bread and Variations Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread (Basic Recipe) 1 box Betty Crocker® cake mix (choose cake mix flavor from recipe variations below) 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 4 mashed bananas Additional ingredients as required for variations below Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 2 (9×5-inch) loaf pans with cooking spray; lightly flour pans. Select your favorite […]
breakfast Crunchy Cinnamon Cream Pie 2/3 cup low fat cottage cheese2 T Greek yogurt1/2 pear1/4 tsp cinnamonStevia sweetener10 small whole-wheat crackers (Low-fat Wheat Thins)Combine all except crackers.  Dip crackers into mixture.  
candy Homemade Almond Joys This is a really casual recipe, so use whatever amounts of ingredients you have. 3/4 cup dried flaked coconut (unsweetened, if you can find it. If not, use the regular shredded coconut. I used the regular shredded in the picture—that’s why it’s so white.)3-4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 bag of milk […]
chocolate Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed1/2 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cups (210 grams) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 (10 oz) bag milk chocolate chips (I prefer Hersheys) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a standard size muffin tin with cooking […]
bars Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars For the Brownie Base:4 ounces unsweetened chocolate2/3 cup unsalted butter1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt4 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractFor the Toppings:1 bag (10½ ounces) miniature marshmallows1½ cups milk chocolate chips1 cup smooth peanut butter (don’t use natural peanut butter)1 Tablespoon […]
cookies Nutella Meringues 3 large egg whites, at room temperaturepinch of cream of tartarpinch of salt1/2 cup and 1 T granulated sugar1/4 cup NutellaPreheat the oven to 300 degrees.  Make sure you have one oven rack in the bottom third of your oven and one in the upper third of your oven.Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper […]
breakfast Chicken Mexican Omelet 2 oz cooked chicken1/4 cup cooked brown rice1 slice cooked turkey bacon2 T onion, chopped2 T fresh parsley and cilantro1 egg3 egg whites2 T salsa1 cup spinach (chopped)Saute chicken, brown rice, spinach, bacon, onion, parsley, and cilantro in fry pan sprayed with Pam.  Blend eggs and pour over the top.  Cook omelet style.  Top with […]
chocolate No Bake Nutella Cheesecakes INGREDIENTS: For the Crust 12 Oreo Cookies, crushed into crumbs3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened2/3 cup Nutella1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed For the Garnish whipped topping, optionalchocolate shavings, optionaltoasted, chopped hazelnuts, optional DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, stir […]
breads Favorite Banana Bread 8 oz pkg cream cheese1 cup sugar1/4 cup butterCombine above ingredients and blend in 3 large mashed bananas and 2 eggs.2 1/4 cup flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 cup chopped nuts (optional)Add above ingredients to cream cheese mixture; mixing just until moist.  Pour into greased and floured 9X5″ loaf pan.  Bake at […]
recipes Spinach And Fresh Fruit Salad Spinachfresh strawberries, slicedfresh pineapple, chunkedfresh blueberriesapples, choppedmandarin orangesCraisinsslivered almondsPoppy Seed Dressing (I like Brianna’s best)Place spinach on plate, top with desired fruit and nut toppings.  Drizzle with dressing.  YUMMY!!!!
recipes Rice Pilaf 1 cup long grain rice1 onion2 T butter1 cup boiling chicken stocksalt and black pepperPeel and finely chop the onion.  Melt the butter and saute the onion until pale golden.  Add the rice and saute until rice is faintly colored.  Pour the boiling stock over the rice and add 1/2 tsp salt and freshly ground […]
breakfast Mexican Egg Burrito 1/2 tsp ranch powder (I like the spicy variety)2 T fat free refried beans (I am allergic to beans and substitute a strip of turkey bacon)1 T fat free sour cream1/4 cup sliced mushrooms1/4 cup onion of choice1 large low carb whole-grain tortilla1/2 egg yolk4 egg whites1 T corn2 T salsa1/2 cup spinachBlend eggs and […]