Baked Doughnuts-from the Titanium Chef

There are ways you can still enjoy sweets without eating all the fat and sugar.  If you enjoy any type of food, not just sweets, that is deep fried, try baking it.  You can get amazing and delicious results without adding all that extra fat.  So for those of you that love doughnuts, give this non fried, baked version a try!

Baked Doughnuts
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup shortening

2 T yeast
1/3 cup warm water

1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 T flax seed (optional)
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1/3 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon

Combine milk and shortening in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave until shortening is melted (about 1.5 minutes).  Set aside and cool to lukewarm so that it won't kill the yeast. 

While milk is cooling, combine warm water and yeast in mixing bowl.  Pour milk mixture into yeast mixture.  Stir in sugar, salt and eggs.  Gradually mix in flax seed and flour (adding more if needed) until dough forms a smooth ball.  Cover bowl with a damp cloth and place in a warm place and allow dough to double in bulk, about an hour. 

Dust counter with flour and pat the dough into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle.  Cut in doughnuts or form into golf ball size balls to make doughnut holes.  Place 1 inch apart on a greased baking sheet.  These don't spread much; they rise.

Let doughnuts rise for 20 minutes, uncovered.  Bake at 425 for 7-10 minutes or a little longer, until they have a touch of golden brown.  remove from oven and have melted butter and cinnamon sugar mixture ready.  Brush each doughnut and doughnut hole with butter and roll in cinnamon sugar.  Serve warm.

Oriental Chicken Wraps-from the Titanium Chef

I don't know about everyone else out there but I hate trying to figure out what to take to work for lunch every single day.  I don't like to eat out much because that gets pricey and its hard to find healthy fast foods.  So I have started making a big batch of something on Sunday and then having it for lunches the entire week.  I have great healthy food to take with me everyday now!  Try this recipe out, you can alter it with any veggies that you like, its delicious, fast and fresh!

Oriental Chicken Wraps

1 chicken breast, grilled, and shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1 package bean sprouts
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup prewashed spinach, packed
4 flour tortillas (I love the uncooked ones from Costco)
Sriracha Chili Sauce (optional)
2-3 T reduced sodium soy sauce
1 T honey

You can either keep the veggies fresh and uncooked to put in the wraps or you can cook up some of them.  In a hot skillet, toss the shredded chicken, carrots and bean sprouts.  Add a few tablespoons of soy sauce, a little chili sauce and the honey.  Stir and cook over medium high heat until the veggies are soft and everything is warm.

Lay tortillas flat and put 1/4 of the chicken mixture in the center.  Top with a good handfull of spinach, some sliced cucumbers and tuck in the ends.  Roll up the tortilla and enjoy!

You Know How Important Breakfast Is...

But were you aware that 78% of people who have lost weight and kept it off eat breakfast EVERYDAY!!, according to the weight control registry. 

Sometimes our problem is us. We just don't take enough time for the little things that can have the biggest impact. Will hitting the snooze button twice help you reach your weight loss goals?

Taking time for even a quick breakfast can make all the difference for you. And it is really something very easy. We have talked before about not having enough calories. That can be as detrimental as too many calories.

And guess what?? Food tastes good! Just eat in moderation, and your body and mind will love you for it!