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Healthy T-Day Dessert: Pumpkin-Carrot Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and my love of all things pumpkin is hardly waning. From yogurt to muffins, I relish this tasty flavor of Fall. If you're looking for a pumpkin pie alternative, these pumpkin-carrot bars are delish.
Mixed Berry Cobbler
I met with my nutritionist this week, and she offered me some great recipes that are both heart healthy and full of flavor. Cobblers are, to me, one of the most versatile desserts. I've seen them made with a more biscuit-like crust and a pie-like crust...almost like a fruit pie with only the top pie crust.Snack Attack: Make Your Own Twix
After posting about Twix's 100-Calorie Bars, user chrissy00 shared a great little snack idea that you can make on your own.
"Why not make your own healthy twix bar? I take 2 graham crackers (whole wheat), layer with sugar-free, low-carb (walden farms makes a great one) caramel, and sugar-free chocolate that is melted.
tofu pumpkin pie
fall is here.
it's obvious-- from the weather to the changing leaves to the crop of non-rerun television shows.
and then, of course, to the grocery store produce section.
Healthy Recipe: Apple Pear Oatmeal Crisp
It's harvest time for apples and pears, and nothing says Autumn like warm crisp featuring both Fall fruits. Here is a variation of a recipe from RecipeZaar. I substituted a few things like Sucanat for brown sugar, whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour, and Earth Balance margarine in place of butter.
Healthy Dessert: Carrot Zucchini Bread
Carrot Zucchini BreadGrandma's recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed (flax meal)
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 cup Sucanat (or sugar)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrots
Directions
Angel Lush Cake
Angel Lush Cake One taste of this cake and you will swear you're in heaven! It's low fat, low calorie, makes a beautiful presentation, and is completely heart healthy. Divine!Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Thanksgiving!
Written by Gloria Tsang, RDWWW.healthcastle.com
Do you know that the average Thanksgiving dinner has over 2000 calories? It can be a real challenge if you are watching your waistline. The following are some eating tips so that you can still look good and be healthy after the Thanksgiving dinner without having to deprive yourself.
Easy Apple-Cinnamon Crisp
Cobblers and Crisps are southern, home-style favorites. Serve this apple-cinnamon crisp warm, with a scoop of vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt. You'll feel all bubbly inside, and your heart will thank you for it!Banana Pudding Squares
Banana Pudding Squares
Recipe taken from www.kraftfoods.com
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 3 hr 30 min
Makes: 24 servings
This dessert is VERY tasty and made with lighter ingredients to make it a more "healthier" dessert. I actually made this last year during playoff season and on Superbowl Sunday, and now with football back into swing it made me think of it. I've gotten rave reviews each time I've made it.
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