NEW
RECIPES APRIL 22nd 2014
New
and Improved Microwave Cake
This
is now my favorite microwave cake. It doesn't taste healthy at all. It's super moist and chocolatey.
Yum 
1
egg white (17)
1
TBS cocoa powder (20)
Optional
: you can replace 1 tsp cocoa powder with flour of choice if you want it more
cakey and less fudgey. It's great both ways.
1
TBS 0 cal sweetener of choice
1
tsp baking powder
1/2
TBS applesauce (4)
Splash
of almond milk if needed to thin it out to a batter-like consistency (2)
**Mix
together all ingredients in a bowl or mug. Microwave for 60-90 seconds or until
set. Enjoy.
Nutrition
for entire recipe : 43 calories (very low carb!)
Favorite
Zucchini Noodles
This
is a super tasty lunch. It makes about 1 cup of salad (I eyeballed it, so
that's a rough estimate) and you can double it and still be at a very good
calorie count.
1/2
medium zucchini (16)
1/2
plum tomato (6)
Sprinkle
each of dried basil and mint (or use fresh, if you have it on hand)
Dressing
: I used apple cider vinegar with a splash of walden farms white balsamic
vinaigrette. You can use any vinaigrette you want, but I like to let the flavor
of the veggies and herbs shine through by using something pretty plain. I think
it would be delish with
a squeeze of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and a pinch of 0 cal sweetener
to balance it out.
**Use
a vegetable peeler on the zucchini lengthwise to make thin strips like noodles.
Chop up the tomato. Sprinkle on the herbs. Just before serving, add the
dressing and toss to coat. If you're taking it for lunch, bring the dressing
separately, or else the zucchini noodles will get soggy and deflated.
Lemon
Snow Pudding
Sorry
I'm a little late for Easter, but keep this dessert in mind for your next
spring get together. It takes a while to make, but it's worth it. It's like a
cross between mousse and jello, with a fresh lemon flavor - yum
**IMPORTANT
CHANGES TO THE ORIGINAL RECIPE
-Use
0 calorie granulated sweetener instead of sugar. That's what I did, and it
worked out fine, so don't worry
-Skip
the custard sauce. Instead, top it with sliced fresh berries (or eat it plain).
My favorite topping, though? Sugar free meringue cookies. Hardly any calories,
and the bit of crunch gives great textural contrast.
Makes
6 servings. Per serving: 15 calories (calculated with 0 cal sweetener and no
toppings). With that calorie count, you could even top with whipped cream and
still be looking at a completely guiltless dessert!
NEW RECIPES APRIL 15th 2014
Mexican Salad Dressing
Lime juice, chilli powder, 0 cal sweetener of choice, garlic
powder, and salt - all to taste
Pad Thai
Miracle Noodles
Soy sauce (I use about 1 TBS for 2 servings)
Apple cider vinegar OR lime juice
Ginger + garlic (fresh or dried)
Bok choy or other mixed stir fry veggies
Nutrition facts vary, but will be most likely be under 25
calories per serving, depending on how much veg you use.
Holy Shit How Is This Low Cal Lava Cake
1 TBS flour of choice (I used chickpea)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 TBS cocoa powder
1/2 TBS almond milk (maybe a little more, to get a batter-like
consistency)
1 TBS sweetener
1/2 TBS pumpkin or applesauce
1/2 TBS egg white
Pinch salt
A couple fresh or frozen strawberries or cherries, microwaved
and mashed
**Mix together all ingredients except the berries in a bowl.
Pour half the batter into a small baking dish. Put the mashed berries just in
the center of the dish, then cover with the remaining batter. Bake about 12
minutes at 350F, or microwave 90 seconds. Optional add-ins: stir in a little
plain yogurt to the berries to make the filling super decadent and creamy. It's
almost like cheesecake filling!
Nutrition facts: Entire recipe is 45 calories
*****
Magic Chocolate Bar
instead of using water, use strong brewed coffee - it
enhances the chocolatey flavor and has no calories
This is so. Fucking. Awesome. Don't worry, it doesn't have an
icy texture at all - it's slightly harder than regular chocolate, but very,
very similar for a tiny fraction of the calories.
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup 0 calorie sweetener (or to taste)
Optional add ins: chopped nuts, coconut, mint extract, etc
**Mix all ingredients in a small pot over medium-low heat until
it thickens. Pour into a shallow container and freeze until solid. Eat straight
out of the freezer, or it will get messy.
Nutrition: 1/8 of the recipe (this is a LARGE piece, probably a
couple square inches) - 25 cals
Big Green Crepe
1 cup spinach
1 TBS almond meal, protein powder, or any combination
1 tsp wheat bran (optional)
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg white
2 TBS almond milk (water would probably work)
1 TBS applesauce
Flavorings: vanilla extract, cinnamon, 1 tsp cocoa powder
Sweetener, to taste
**Blend all ingredients in a small blender until completely
smooth. Fry like regular pancakes, or pour mixture onto a plate and microwave
for about a minute. You could even do this as a mug cake. Makes one BIG crepe
or a few smaller pancakes.
Entire recipe: approx. 90 cals - almost entirely from protein
and HEALTHY fats(if you use almond meal), this is a flat belly recipe that
fills you up for ages.
Asparagus Rolls
These look super fancy and would be great little appetizers/side
dishes for entertaining. Recipe makes one serving but is easily multiplied.
4 spears of asparagus
1/2 a roasted red bell pepper
1 TBS fat free cottage cheese
Salt&pepper to taste
**Line a pan with tin foil or parchment paper. Wrap the
asparagus with pepper, and put a scoop of cottage cheese on top of the pepper.
Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes or until cheese is bubble and asparagus is
softened.
Entire recipe: 40 cals
Apple Garbonzo cake
(replace chickpeas with navy beans to cut calories, but it's
healthy either way)
Sugar Free Marshmallows
Sugar Free Candies
"Tacos"
Top whole leaves of romaine lettuce with plain yogurt and salsa.
Calories will vary, but it's not very many. I swear, this tastes just like
tacos. It's awesome.
Breakfast Cereal
Can be eaten hot or cold.
1 part natural bran
2 parts almond milk
Sweetener to taste
Mix-ins: chopped almonds, vanilla, chopped berries, cinnamon,
cocoa powder, etc
Bran is about 30 calories per 1/4 cup, so one serving for that
amount would be 50 cals. This is very high in fiber as well.
Almond Butter
1 cup unsalted almonds
About 1/2 cup almond milk (I didn't actually measure xD use as
much as you want to get the texture you want)
**Blend all ingredients until smooth.
Yields a little over a cup. Per TBS: about 50 cals (remember,
almonds are a flat belly food!)
Fat Free Salad Dressing
I never measured this out. Just make it so you think it tastes
right This honestly tastes like
normal-person salad dressing, and it's very low in calories.
Applesauce
Apple cider vinegar
Pinch sweetener
Flavorings to mix and match: any chopped fresh herbs, paprika,
garlic, salt, pepper, even curry! Be creative ladies
Update March 24th
Chili Pies
Super filling and filled with protein and fiber. I cut carbs by
omitting the canned corn and it turned out fine. It's really easy to pick off
the polenta topping too, but I wouldn't leave it out completely.
Easy Creamy Tomato Soup
Makes about 3 cups, it looked like. I eat half of it spread out
over the day.
Half a large can of diced tomatos
2-3 stalks of celery, finely chopped
1 cup fresh spinach
2 TBS low fat yogurt
Sprinkle each of basil, garlic, and pepper
Water, broth or milk of choice, to reach your desired
consistency
**Soften the celery in a pot with a splash of water. Add
tomatos, yogurt, liquid and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then add the spinach
and cook until it is just softened. I eat this as is, but you could throw it in
a blender too if you want a smooth soup.
Update March 25th
This made my life so much easier - Nutrition facts chart for
lots of fruits and veggies
Stewed Rhubarb
I love this stuff so much i'll gladly eat it plain. But it's
also a delicious topping for plain yogurt, cottage cheese, or ice cream. You
can probably even use it as a pie filling (with wonton wrappers, of course 
)
2 cups rhubarb, diced
1/4 cup splenda or other sweetener (or to taste)
Pinch of salt
Optional - squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vanilla
**Super easy. Just stir everything together in a dish and
microwave for 4-5 minutes until rhubarb is very soft.
Yield about 2 cups. Per 1/2 cup: 13 calories (!!!!)
Pumpkin Freezer Fudge
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup cool whip free
A few packets of stevia or 2 TBS sweetener (taste to make sure
you don't oversweeten. The cool whip is sweet)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Sprinkle salt
**Stir together all ingredients gently. Spread into a flat
container (mine looked about 6x6 inches and it was about 1/2 thick). Freeze
until solid. I cut it into 9 large squares. You can let it thaw at room
temperature for a couple minutes for a softer bar if you want, but I like them
straight out of the freezer.
Per each of 9 large squares: 20 calories. If you can afford the
calories, this would be delicious with a few chopped pecans mixed in, or
sweetened with agave.
Toastless French Toast
I was honestly surprised at how much this seemed like french
toast! It has the perfect firm, eggy texture.
1/2 TBS greek yogurt (makes it fluffier. You could probably sub
regular yogurt, I can't vouch for it though)
1 TBS milk of choice
3 TBS egg whites
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Sprinkle of cinnamon
1/2 TBS mashed banana, applesauce, or pumpkin
**Whisk together all ingredients until they are foamy. Pour into
a small baking dish and bake at 325 F for about 20 minutes (mine took 15
minutes in the toaster oven). The top should be golden brown and stay puffed up
a bit when you take it out of the oven. Top with table syrup to really mimic
french toast flavor!
Entire recipe, using fat free yogurt, almond milk, and pumpkin:
33 calories. Topped with 2 tsp sugar free syrup: 40 calories
How to make Oatmeal
Not really a recipe, but this is how to make a HUGE bowl of
oatmeal out of 35 cals. Start with 2 TBS quick oats. Add up to a full cup of
water. It will look super liquidy - that's what you want. Then microwave for at
least 90 seconds, maybe a little more. The oats will soak up the liquid
and make a perfect texture. Add whatever flavorings you want (I like cinnamon
and maple extract or a bit of cocoa powder). Seriously, this is the best
breakfast ever, it makes LOADS out of a tiny bit of oats.
***
A few ideas (which you can figure out yourself or find a recipe
for pretty easily!)
-cauliflower mash
-portabello mushroom pizzas/burgers
-egg white muffins
-sugar free meringues (crazy low calorie and awesome!)
-soy nuts (20g protein, 10g fiber, and about 250 cals in half a
cup)
This is amazing ♡ have you tried low calorie brownies?
- 4
egg whites - 68
- 7
tbsp sugar (I have a very sweet tooth.. if you use less or use 0 cal sweetner
its less calories) - 314
- 5
tbsp cocoa powder - 50
- 2
tsp vanilla extract - 0
- 3
tsp baking powder - 0
Mix
together and cook for 10-15 mins at 180. Calorie amounts according to
myfitnesspal. Makes 12 brownies at 37 cal each.
Another little thing
I've found is a diet coke mug cake i love it it's like 7tbsp of diet coke,
3tbsp of flour (75 cals), 1tsp baking powder, 2tbsp cocoa (20-30 cals),
some stevia/splenda/etc. (i use 2 packets), and a little over 100 but it makes
like a big dense chocolatey cake so cut it in slices and smear on some pb2 or
cream cheese for a nice lil breakfast for just over 100 cals
