Posted on
November 20, 2008 by
lowfatdg
Low Fat Recipes are simple to prepare which makes a low fat lifestyle easy to maintain. Don’t think of it as a diet but a healthy way of eating foods you love.
Prep. time: 20 minutes + 1 hour
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Fat per serving: 0.5 grams
2 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 C (150 g/5 oz) wholemeal flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of ground nutmeg
1 C (250 ml/8 fl. oz.) skim milk
1 tsp. maple syrup
maple syrup and banana for serving
1. Put the mashed banana in a large bowl. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg onto the banana and return husks to he bowl. Stir until the flour is moistened but not totally combined with the mashed banana.
2. Make a well in the center, add the milk and syrup and stir constantly until smooth. Set aside for 1 hour.
3. heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and coat with cooking oil spray. Cook the pancakes in batches using 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook for 3/4 minutes or until small bubbles appear on the surface. Using a spatula, gently turn the pancakes over, loosening the edges first so they don’t stick to the pan. Cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and keep warm. Spray the pan again with a little cooking spray before each batch.
4. Serve drizzled with maple syrup and a few slices of banana.
Now Enjoy this Low Fat Recipe
Protein: 3 grams
Fat: 0.5 grams
Carbohydrate: 17 grams
Dietary fiber: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Calories: 85
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Posted on
November 10, 2008 by
guide
Low Fat Recipe and photo from http://www.low-fat-recipes.com
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
1/2 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
6 oz jar of Maraschino cherries
1. Spray non-stick cooking spray on a non-stick cookie sheet with lip, set aside.
2. Beat eggs and cream of tartar in a medium-size mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
3. Slowly pour sugar into the egg mixture and mix until stiff glossy peaks form.
4. Fold in pecans, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt.
5. Spoon mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and spread thin and evenly.
6. Bake in oven at 250 degrees for about 20 minutes.
7. Remove cookie sheet and let sit for a few minutes.
8. Using a 3″ heart-shaped cookie cutter begin making cuts. Press firmly to insure even shapes.
9. Place cookie sheet back into oven and bake at 250 degrees for 20 additional minutes.
10. Remove hearts carefully and let cool on wire rack.
11. Spoon a few cherry halves on top of hearts.
Servings: Approximately 14
1 Heart per serving: Calories 90, Protein 1.5 g, Fat 3 g, Carb 12 g.
Tip: Best if stored at room temperature and eaten within 5 days.
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Posted on
November 01, 2008 by
lowfatdg
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Total cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4
Fat per serve:13g
Ingredients:
425g (14oz.) can tuna in spring water, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 small red chillies, finely chopped
3 tablespoons capers (see HINT)
1/2 cup (30g/1oz) finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons lemon juice
375g (12oz.) fusilli
Directions:
1~ Place the a tuna in a bowl and flake lightly with a fork. Combine the oil, garlic, chillies, capers, parsley and lemon juice. Pour over the tuna and mix lightly. Season well.
2~ Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of rapidly boiling salted water for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup (125 ml/4fl oz.) of the cooking water, then drain the pasta.
3~ Toss the tuna mixture through the pasta, adding enough of the reserved water to give a moist consistency. Serve immediately.
HINT: Generally, the smaller the caper the tastier, so use baby ones if you can find them.
Nutrition/serving:
Protein: 35g; Fat 13g; Carbohydrate 65g; Dietary Fiber 5g; Cholesterol 55 mg; 545 Calories
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