A lot of us probably made some sort of New Year's Resolution to eat better. But that doesn't mean you can't still have something sweet every once in awhile. Try out these very flavorful, yet low fat cookies!
Low-fat Maple Glazed Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
1 cup pumpkin
2 egg whites, whipped
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 cup flour (can use half white and half wheat)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cloves
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 or 2 drops maple extract
splash of milk
Directions: In large bowl combine pumpkin and eggs whites. In seperate bowl combine sugar, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, oats and raisins. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just moistened.
Drop cookies by tablespoonfuls onto a prepared baking sheet, 2" apart. You can leave cookies in the shape of a ball (the baked cookie will still be a ball) or flatten them out with the bottom of a glass before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
For Glaze: mix the powdered sugar, milk and maple extract in a small bowl, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
You can also save some calories by eating the cookies plain without the glaze, enjoy!!
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11.03.2009
Healthy Baking Tip--From Jamie The Titanium Chef
When you are baking something sweet there is a great way to make it healthier. You can substitute up to half of the fat with applesauce. Use sugar free applesauce to make it even better. As I experiment with recipes I find that with quick breads you can get away with substituting 100% of the fat and not notice a difference. As the holiday season approaches and we all start baking lots of yummy treats do some experimenting of your own with applesauce and see how much healthier you can make your goodies and still have the same great taste!
10.29.2009
Leptin--Fat Hormone (cont.)
It is possible that having poor sleep habits may exacerbate leptin resistance because the 'sleep hormone' melatonin, appears to be closely related to leptin.
Many overweight individuals suffer from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder. This may cause them to Wake up regularly in the night, and melatonin production may become impaired, which then impacts leptin.
The goal is to increase your leptin production without gaining fat. It then may make the hypothalamus sensitive to it. Which is a good thing!
If you give yourself one day a week to have treats it can increase your leptin production while not gaining body fat. This is really helpful in preventing rebound weight gain that commonly follows a diet.
On this day where you allow yourself to have treats, only have 1 or 2 meals with anything you want to eat. Do not eat all you want all day long!! Increased calories from this day will prompt the fat cells to produce more leptin, which then tells the hypothalamus to reduce your appetite.
To prevent 'leptin resistance' you should:
Many overweight individuals suffer from sleep apnea, a sleep disorder. This may cause them to Wake up regularly in the night, and melatonin production may become impaired, which then impacts leptin.
The goal is to increase your leptin production without gaining fat. It then may make the hypothalamus sensitive to it. Which is a good thing!
If you give yourself one day a week to have treats it can increase your leptin production while not gaining body fat. This is really helpful in preventing rebound weight gain that commonly follows a diet.
On this day where you allow yourself to have treats, only have 1 or 2 meals with anything you want to eat. Do not eat all you want all day long!! Increased calories from this day will prompt the fat cells to produce more leptin, which then tells the hypothalamus to reduce your appetite.
To prevent 'leptin resistance' you should:
- Avoid excess sugar and 'bad fats'.
- Get regular daily exercise.
- Improve your sleeping habits.
5.18.2009
Chocolate Brownies With Fewer Calories
"This is a good recipe for people who love chocolate but are trying not to gain weight."
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 45 Min
Original recipe yield 16 brownies
INGREDIENTS
6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped (or use 1 cup dark chocolate chips)
1/2 cup boiling water
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
Melt chocolate in a large heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in a microwave oven. Stir frequently until smooth then stir in the boiling water. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Whisk the egg whites and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture just until blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges pull away from the sides of the pan. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with confectioners' sugar.
Nutritional Information
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 111
Total Fat: 3.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 61mg
Total Carbs: 18.9g
Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 2.2g
recipe credit allrecipes.com
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 45 Min
Original recipe yield 16 brownies
INGREDIENTS
6 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, chopped (or use 1 cup dark chocolate chips)
1/2 cup boiling water
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
Melt chocolate in a large heat proof bowl over a pan of simmering water or in a microwave oven. Stir frequently until smooth then stir in the boiling water. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Whisk the egg whites and vanilla into the chocolate mixture. Combine the sugar, flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture just until blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges pull away from the sides of the pan. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with confectioners' sugar.
Nutritional Information
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 111
Total Fat: 3.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 61mg
Total Carbs: 18.9g
Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 2.2g
recipe credit allrecipes.com
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