Chunky Applesauce

 

Found this recipe in the Biggest Loser 30-day Jump Start Book.

(1 point the old version) ( 2 POINTS~points plus)

Makes about 4 (1\2 cup) servings

per serving: 80 calories, 0g protien, 20 carbs, 15 gr sugar, 0 fat, 3g fibre, 0 sodium

Ingredients

4 Unpeeled apples (Gala or delicious)

1\4 cup water

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1\2 teaspoon ground cinnamon    

Directions

1. Place the apples, water and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat.  When water is boiled, reduce heat to low & simmer, covered.

2. Cook apples, stir occasionally ( about 10 minutes), or until they are soft but still hold their shape. 

3. Removethem from heatand allow to cool slightly.  Transfer the apples to a food processer and "pulse" to a chunky consistancy.

4. Stir in vanilla & cinnamon.  Serve warm or cool.

**Makes a great topping for hot cereal or perfect addition to stir into yogurt.**

Chocolate Mini Egg Cookie

I found this idea with using mini eggs from my favorite magazine www.kraft.ca.  Thank you Kraft for the idea.  I did however change up the actual cookie dough recipe from what they use.  I just wanted to be a little different and try my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe with the candy coated chocolate pieces of heaven.  This is a cookie that you need to take caution with keeping them on your kitchen counter.  They WILL call you name....

How to make these fabulous cookies...

2 1\4 cups all purpose flour,
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup of butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3\4 cup granulated sugar
3\4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-2 cups of mini candy covered chocolate eggs
1 cup of mini semi sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat your oven at 375 degrees

2. In a small bowl; mix together flour, baking soda & salt.

3. In a larger bowl{ or your kitchen aid bowl} mix together granulated sugar, brown sugar, softened butter and vanilla until it becomes creamy.  Then add each of the 2 eggs one at a time making sure they are mixed in well.

4. Gradually add the flour to the sugar mixture. and blend.

5.  Stir in the mini chocolate chips,  Then on a pan with parchment paper drop each cookie by a rounded tbsp. And top each cookie with 3 or more desired candy coated chocolate eggs.

{this is the dough before it went in the oven}

6. Cook in the oven for 9-11 minutes depending on oven.  I like to cook them less time because remember { they will cook on the pan even when they are not in the oven. Giving you the best chewy cookie}

Enjoy!

Banana Bread

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 bananas
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup *Chocolate Chips

Instructions
1.Heat oven to 350
2.Combine and mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
3.Place batter in a greased bread pan (bottom only) or in muffin tins.
4.Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
5.Cool for 10 minutes then remove from pan. Complete cooling on a wire rack.
 Makes one loaf.

Warm oatmeal raisin cookies

  I seem to have bags and bags of raisins in my pantry. Thought I should use them up. So simple oatmeal raisin cookies were in order!

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 3/4 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

How to make them:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool slightly, remove from sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Healthier Choice Blueberry Muffins

 

 

WHOLE WHEAT BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

1 egg

1/2 c. milk

1/4 c. vegetable oil

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

1/2 c. honey

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. blueberries


Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line muffin tin and muffin cups. Beat egg; stir in milk and oil. Mix in remaining ingredients except blueberries just until flour is moistened. Batter should be lumpy. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full and bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 muffins.