This is great news! It is healthier to hit the vending machine than it is to go hungry. The typical long stretch between lunch and dinner is much too long for blood sugar levels to remain stable without a infusion. Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D.., a fitness advisory board member. Your best bet: "If you tend to get famished at 3 p.m, don't fight it, plan for it," she says. Keep healthy snacks like apples, almonds, string cheese and pears at the office and you won't have to scramble for something to eat.
If you don't bring your own, no biggie, just choose wisely at the machine. "Sunflower seeds and peanuts are super healthy, a chocolate chip granola bar is a smarter chocolate fix than a candy bar, and baked chips or popcorn is better than regular chips for a salty crunch," Blatner says. Pass up fruit snacks in favor of the real things from the corner deli. Absolutely gotta have chocolate candy? Opt for a plain Hershey's bar or peanut M&M's which are slightly lower in calories and saturated fat and sugar and have slightly more fiber and protein than other bars.
Showing posts with label lower fat treats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lower fat treats. Show all posts
10.30.2014
10.29.2012
Easy Pumpkin Cookies...Healthy Too!!
The moment October hits all I seem to want to do is bake with pumpkin! Everything from cookies, cakes, quick breads, I love it all. Most of these things are loaded with lots of fat and sugar. This recipe can be used as cookies, baked in muffin tins, made into a cake, it is super versatile, super easy and delicious!
Pumpkin Cookies
1 box spice cake mix
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix these two items together just until they are combined and then either scoop them out onto a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Scoop into a muffin tin and bake for 12-15 minutes. Or put into a 9X13 pan and bake for about 20 minutes. You can even make them extra tasty by adding in some chocolate chips!
Pumpkin Cookies
1 box spice cake mix
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix these two items together just until they are combined and then either scoop them out onto a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Scoop into a muffin tin and bake for 12-15 minutes. Or put into a 9X13 pan and bake for about 20 minutes. You can even make them extra tasty by adding in some chocolate chips!
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
12.15.2008
Lowering the Fat in Holiday Treats
Eggnog:
Use mostly egg whites or egg substitute instead of whole eggs. Use fat-free half and half or evaporated fat-free milk instead of their whole milk counterparts. Substitute rum extract for the alcohol if you want the taste without the effect.
Cakes, Bars and Muffins:
Use heart-healthy canola oil instead of butter, or use applesauce or mashed bananas if you want to cut the fat completely. Other fruit purees will work too. If you must use shortening, there is at least a trans-fat-free version available. Substitute egg whites for whole eggs in cakes and quick breads. Use cocoa powder instead of chocolate in your baked goods to add a rich chocolatey flavor without the fat, or use smaller quantities of miniature chocolate chips instead of the regular versions. Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips add more flavor than milk chocolate ones.
Cookies:
The key here is to cut the fat rather than eliminate it altogether. If you take the butter out completely, the end result is not very satisfying in terms of texture or taste. Many recipes that typically call for a whole stick of butter or more can be made over with about half that quantity. Avoid using whipped butter or tub margarine: the air and water content in these makes them unsuitable for baking. Again, consider using cocoa for a rich chocolaty flavor and add smaller quantities of chocolate chips. Try some of these Low Fat Christmas Cookie options.
Nuts:
In moderation, these make a great holiday snack. True, nuts are high in fat and dense in calories, but most of the fat is unsaturated. Some are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect the heart. Nuts are also an excellent source of B vitamins, as well as iron, zinc and potassium.
Use mostly egg whites or egg substitute instead of whole eggs. Use fat-free half and half or evaporated fat-free milk instead of their whole milk counterparts. Substitute rum extract for the alcohol if you want the taste without the effect.
Cakes, Bars and Muffins:
Use heart-healthy canola oil instead of butter, or use applesauce or mashed bananas if you want to cut the fat completely. Other fruit purees will work too. If you must use shortening, there is at least a trans-fat-free version available. Substitute egg whites for whole eggs in cakes and quick breads. Use cocoa powder instead of chocolate in your baked goods to add a rich chocolatey flavor without the fat, or use smaller quantities of miniature chocolate chips instead of the regular versions. Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips add more flavor than milk chocolate ones.
Cookies:
The key here is to cut the fat rather than eliminate it altogether. If you take the butter out completely, the end result is not very satisfying in terms of texture or taste. Many recipes that typically call for a whole stick of butter or more can be made over with about half that quantity. Avoid using whipped butter or tub margarine: the air and water content in these makes them unsuitable for baking. Again, consider using cocoa for a rich chocolaty flavor and add smaller quantities of chocolate chips. Try some of these Low Fat Christmas Cookie options.
Nuts:
In moderation, these make a great holiday snack. True, nuts are high in fat and dense in calories, but most of the fat is unsaturated. Some are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help protect the heart. Nuts are also an excellent source of B vitamins, as well as iron, zinc and potassium.
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