Authors: Lisa Lillien
Hungry Girl (39 page)
Ingredients2 cups puffed corn cereal (like Kix)
½ cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
1 ounce (about 1 cup) crispy freeze-dried apples
3 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
1½ tablespoons light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sliced almonds
DirectionsSince this is a quickie recipe, it's best to have all ingredients measured out and ready to go before starting, in order to avoid burning. Begin by setting out a large piece of foil for the recipe to cool on after it's prepared.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, Splenda, corn syrup, and cinnamon. Stir while cooking over low heat. Once mixture is thoroughly blended and bubbling, stir
in both cereals and coat them with the mixture. Continuously stir for about 2½ minutes, until cereal mix looks well coated and toasty.
Mix in apple crisps and almonds, and then immediately remove from heat. Spread mixture out on foil until cool.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
HG HOLIDAY SHOCKER! |
A slice of that pecan pie sounds delicious, but it likely has at least 600 calories and more than 30 grams of fat. That pie is packing more than just pecans! |
PER SERVING (5 poppers): 126 calories, 1g fat, 425mg sodium, 22g carbs, 8g fiber, 4g sugars, 14g protein |
These poppers are so good, your guests will
never
know they're low in fat and calories! But remember to remove
all
the seeds
—
they're super-spicy!
Ingredients5 fresh whole jalapeños
½ cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
¼ cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
¼ cup fat-free cream cheese
¼ cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
Optional: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
For the 411 on faux-frying with Fiber One, see page 113! |
DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
Halve the jalapeños lengthwise and remove the seeds, stems, and membranes. Be
very
careful when handling jalapeños. Wash your hands frequently and well, and avoid touching your face and eyes. Wash halves and dry them very well. Set aside.
Stir together cream cheese and shredded cheese. If you like, season cheese mixture with salt, black pepper, and/or garlic powder.
Using a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. If you like, season crumbs with salt, black pepper, and/or garlic powder. Place crumbs in one small dish and egg substitute in another.
Stuff each jalapeño half with the cheese mixture. Next, carefully coat both sides of each jalapeño half, first with egg substitute and then with Fiber One crumbs.
Place jalapeños on a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray and place in the oven. Cook for 25 minutes (for very spicy poppers) to 30 minutes (medium-hot poppers).
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
Looking for a 100-calorie party food? Would you rather have . . . |
6 chilled shrimp dipped in cocktail sauce |
3 whole cups of popcorn |
1 full skewer of grilled chicken |
10 baked tortilla chips with a side of salsa |
A plate full of crisp veggies with some spinach dip |
Nutritional information based on averages.
PER SERVING (1 cup): 89 calories, 1.5g fat, 275mg sodium, 17g carbs, 4g fiber, 4g sugars, 5g protein |
Ingredients6 slices light bread (40 to 45 calories each with about 2g fiber per slice)
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup fat-free broth (chicken or vegetable), at room temperature
¼ cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Salt, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme, to taste
Directions