BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
BROCCOLI CASSEROLE 1/2 c. cooked broccoli 1/4 c. cooked rice 1/4 c. cream of mushroom soup (prepared with skim milk) 1 oz. Cheez Whiz 2 oz. browned ground chuck Dash of onion powder Mix all ingredients together in a small glass casserole dish. Cover with…
CASSEROLE SAUCE MIX
CASSEROLE SAUCE MIX 2 c. non-fat dry milk 3/4 c. cornstarch 1/4 c. instant chicken broth 2 tbsp. dried minced onion 1/2 tsp. pepper Combine ingredients and store in airtight container. To use as substitute for ONE can condensed soup, mix 1/3 cup of the…
SUGARLESS BANANA BREAD
SUGARLESS BANANA BREAD 1 3/4 c. sifted cake flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. melted margarine 2 egg, beaten Liquid sweetener to equal 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 2 med. sized bananas, mashed Sift together flour, baking…
STRAWBERRY SHAKE
STRAWBERRY SHAKE 1/2 c. skim milk 1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt 1/2 c. frozen unsweetened whole strawberries 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 pkg. artificial sweetener (Equal) Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and serve.…
OATMEAL – FRUIT COOKIES
OATMEAL – FRUIT COOKIES 1 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 c. water 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates 1/2 c. chopped, peeled apple 1/2 c. oleo or butter 2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 3/4 c. chopped walnuts Sift or mix…
DIET PUMPKIN PUDDING
DIET PUMPKIN PUDDING 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin 2 c. skim milk 2 eggs 1 tsp. cinnamon, or more Dash of salt (1/8 tsp.) 1 tsp. vanilla 4 to 5 pkg. Equal to taste Blend all ingredients. Pour into a casserole bowl. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, then lower…
BROCCOLI & CHEESE POTATOES
BROCCOLI & CHEESE POTATOES 2 baked potatoes 2 tsp. margarine 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 c. skim milk 1/8 tsp. dry mustard 4 oz. cheddar cheese, grated 2 c. cooked broccoli Bake potatoes until done. Cook broccoli in salt water until tender. Melt margarine…
BANANA – RAISIN COLE SLAW
BANANA – RAISIN COLE SLAW 2 c. shredded cabbage 1/2 med. banana, chopped 4 tbsp. raisins 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. liquid sweetener or 1 pkg. Equal Mix well and chill. Makes 5 servings. Exchanges: 1 serving = 1 vegetable, 1 fruit and 1/2 fat.…
MEATLOAF
MEATLOAF 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef 1 beaten egg 2 tbsp. chopped onions 1 c. allspice 1 c. corn flakes 1/4 c. water 1/2 tsp. sage 1/2 tsp. garlic Mix egg, water and corn flakes; let set for 10 minutes. Mix with meat and remaining ingredients. Pack into…
POPCORN TREAT
POPCORN TREAT 1 c. plain popped popcorn (unsalted, preferably air popped) 1 c. bite-size shredded wheat biscuits 2 tbsp. raisins 1 tbsp. dry roasted sunflower seeds 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon Mix first 4 ingredients. Sprinkle cinnamon over mixture and toss…
FROZEN BANANA
FROZEN BANANA 1/2 banana, peeled 2 tbsp. skim milk 1/4 c. Grape Nuts cereal, crushed to crumbs Dash of ground cinnamon Dash of ground nutmeg Insert an ice cream stick deeply into the cut end of the banana. Dip the banana in milk and roll in cereal crumbs…
RED, WHITE & BLUE SALAD
RED, WHITE & BLUE SALAD 2 c. peeled apples 1/2 c. blueberries, unsweetened 1/2 c. strawberries, unsweetened 1/2 c. grapes Combine all fruit in bowl. Toss lightly and serve. Yields 7 (1/2 cup) servings. Exchanges: 1 serving = 1 fruit. Calories per…
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS 1/3 c. peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2/3 c. unsweetened coconut, shredded 1/4 c. chopped nuts 1 tsp. lemon rind 1/2 c. raisins Mix all ingredients together. Form into bite size balls. Chill until firm. Yields 14 balls. Exchanges: 1…
SUGARLESS COOKIES
SUGARLESS COOKIES 1 c. Raisins 1 c. Water ¾ c. Shortening 2 Eggs 1 tsp. Vanilla 1 (6 ounce) can frozen sugarless apple juice thawed and diluted to make 1 1/2 cups liq 3 c. Flour ½ tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Soda 1 tsp. Cloves 2 tsps. Cinnamon pinch of…
ORANGE DATE BARS
ORANGE DATE BARS 1 c. chopped dates 1/3 c. sugar 1/3 c. vegetable oil 1/2 c. orange juice 1 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 egg 1 tbsp. grated orange rind Combine dates, sugar, oil and juice in saucepan and cook for 5 minutes to soften dates. Cool.…
SUGARLESS PRUNE CAKE
SUGARLESS PRUNE CAKE 1 c. raisins 1 c. prunes 1 c. dates, chopped 2 c. water 2 sticks oleo 2 tsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. soda 4 eggs 1 c. chopped nuts Boil fruits and water 5 minutes. Add oleo, set aside to cool. Beat 4…
LEAN PIE CRUST
LEAN PIE CRUST 1/2 c. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 c. diet margarine Mix flour, salt and baking powder. Add margarine. Cut with pastry blender until mix does not stick to bowl. Shape in ball. Chill for 1 hour. Roll on floured board.…
HOMEMADE GRANOLA
HOMEMADE GRANOLA 4 c. quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 c. Grape Nuts cereal Granulated sugar sub. equal to 1/4 c. sugar 1 c. chopped peanuts 1/3 c. oil 1/2 c. wheat germ 1/2 c. raisins Spread oats on ungreased baking sheet; bake at 350 degrees for 10…
SUGARLESS CAKE with pineapple
SUGARLESS CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. dates, chopped 1/2 c. crushed pineapple (packed in juice) 1 c. water 1/4 lb. margarine 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 c. chopped nuts Boil raisins, dates, pineapple and water for 3…
DATE DIET SALAD
DATE DIET SALAD 1 c. pineapple juice 3 tbsp. Sugar Twin 1 env. unflavored gelatin 1 #2 can crushed pineapple, drained 5 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 c. chopped nuts 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1 tbsp. grated lemon peel 1 c. dates, chopped Dash of salt Part 1:…
OAT BRAN MUFFINS
OAT BRAN MUFFINS 2 1/4 c. oatbran cereal, uncooked 1/4 c. chopped nuts 1/4 c. raisins 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 3/4 c. milk 1/3 c. honey 2 eggs, beaten 2 tbsp. vegetable oil Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray 12 medium sized muffin tins with Pam…
BUTTERMILK DRESSING
BUTTERMILK DRESSING 1/3 c. low fat yogurt 1/2 c. buttermilk 3 tbsp. reduced calorie mayonnaise 1 tbsp. dry Ranch style dressing mix Combine, cover tightly, keep 5 days. Makes 1 cup. 1 serving = 2 tablespoons. 1 serving = 1/2 fat.
LOW CAL SALAD DRESSING
LOW CAL SALAD DRESSING Mix together and chill: 6 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar 3 tbsp. onion, finely chopped Dash pepper Chopped parsley or green pepper, horseradish or mustard may be added if desirable. 1 tablespoon = 3 calories.
BEEF AND CABBAGE ROLL
BEEF AND CABBAGE ROLL 1 lb. hamburger, sauteed 1 onion, chopped, sauteed 1/2 head cabbage, sauteed Add Dijon mustard Salt & pepper Roll 2 Pepperidge Farm shells (in freezer section of grocery store) to 4 x 18 inch. Add hamburger mix over roll. Bake…
LOW – CALORIE COOKED DRESSING
LOW – CALORIE COOKED DRESSING 1/3 c. instant non-fat dry milk 1 1/4 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 med. egg 1 c. water 2 tbsp. white vinegar 1 tbsp. margarine Sugar substitute 6 tsp. sugar…
OVERNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE (Microwave)
OVERNIGHT TUNA CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE) 1 can cream of celery soup 1 c. milk 1 can (6 1/2 oz.) can water-packed tuna, drained & flaked 1 c. uncooked elbow macaroni 1 c. frozen peas 1/2 c. chopped onion 1 c. grated Cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 c.) To make…