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Honey Whole Wheat Banana Bread Recipe
By SapphireBlu957
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more to swirl on top
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda*
- 1/4 cup hot water*
Slow Cooker Fresh Veggie Lasagna
By SapphireBlu957
Layered noodles with spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, and cheese
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cup Cheese, mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup Cheese, ricotta, partially skim
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup low sodium marinara sauce, fat-free (plus additional for serving)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 4 piece no boil lasagna noodles
- 10 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh mushroom slices
- 1 oz fresh basil leaves (optional)
Healthy Crockpot Mini Turkey Quinoa Meatballs
By SapphireBlu957
Don't skip the browning step! it helps seal the juices in so the meatballs are tender and also keeps them from beco...
- 1 pound 99% lean ground turkey breast
- 1 pound 94% lean ground turkey
- 2/3 cup cooked quinoa (preferably cooked in flavored stock)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely grated romano cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced into thin rounds
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
Apple Pecan Cornbread Dressing
By SapphireBlu957
Savory, yet sweet, this cornbread dressing will satisfy anyone's appetite
- 2 (9x9 inch) pans cornbread,cooled and crumbled
- 2 (8 ounce) packages herb seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 4 cups chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups apple juice
- 6 eggs, beaten
Deep-Dish Apple Pie
By SapphireBlu957
With all that delicious fruit an apple pie should be healthy, but the truth is a slice can have as much as 750 calo...
- Crust
- 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Ingredient Note)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 tablespoons ice water
- Filling
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled McIntosh apples, (about 2 pounds)
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apples, (about 2 pounds)
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground allspice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, for brushing
Peanut Butter Cookies
By SapphireBlu957
A great snack for after work or after midnight
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup premium peanut butter (not natural)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- More sugar, for rolling
Mexican-Style Brown Rice Casserole
By SapphireBlu957
Like a burrito in a bowl, this dish is great for parties
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 4 cup(s) cooked brown rice
- 1 1/4 cup(s) fat free salsa
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 15 oz canned refried beans
- 10 oz frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 4 oz canned green chili peppers, mild, diced
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 10 oz chopped frozen spinach, or collard greens, thawed and set to drain in a strainer over a bowl
- 3/4 cup(s) low fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional; for garnish)
Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts II
By SapphireBlu957
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil and add the Brussels sprouts
- 2 * 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, base and outer leaves trimmed, and halved
- 8 * 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 * 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
- 2 * 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 * 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
Coconut Curry Chicken
By SapphireBlu957
1.In 10-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil on medium-high until hot
- Chicken Curry
- 3 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
- 12 ounce(s) skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, cut into 1-inch chunks
- Salt
- 1 medium (6 to 8 ounces) onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium (6 to 8 ounces) red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) (from about 1/2 chile) minced jalepeño chile
- 2 teaspoon(s) grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 clove(s) garlic, crushed with press
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) curry powder
- 3/4 cup(s) light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon(s) packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus additional for garnish
- Almond-Rasin Couscous
- 1/2 cup(s) couscous
- 2 tablespoon(s) golden raisins
- 2 tablespoon(s) sliced almonds, toasted
EatingWell Chocolate Chip Cookies
By SapphireBlu957
This lacy chocolate chip cookie got a healthful makeover with oats and whole-wheat flour, plus canola oil to replac...
- 1/2 cup(s) instant oats
- 1/2 cup(s) whole-wheat pastry flour (see Tip)
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1/3 cup(s) light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup(s) honey
- 3 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, softened (see How To)
- 3 tablespoon(s) canola oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup(s) pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup(s) bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks