I guess I can still officially say Happy Tuesday Family! When I was growing up the one thing I loved was my mom's chicken salad..She put onions and celery in hers and a few different spices. Through the years I have tried adding a few different ingredients to explore my own tastes. Now I looked for ways to cut back on the calories but still keep the flavor and I believe I have found it!
I could not believe when I tasted it how good it was! And when I inputted all the numbers how low in calories it is per serving. And for those counting points this will be a hit for you! So here goes... 8 oz cooked chicken breast 1/4 cup mandarin oranges in light syrup (drain juice) 1 1/2 cups green and red grapes 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts 1/2 Red Delicious apple 3/4 cups fat free yogurt 1/4 cup light mayo (I used Hellmanns lowfat only 15 calories per Tbsp) This makes 4 servings..Only 138 calories per serving and for those watching points 4. Serve in lettuce wraps....Enjoy!
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So yesterday a friend of mine posted a picture of her breakfast and it instantly made me want some! She had made baked peaches, but it looked crazy high in calories. I headed to the store to get myself a peach knowing there must be a way to bring the calories down without losing flavor. What I created was not only amazingly delicious but super easy to make. I only made one serving, but it can easily be adapted to make as many as you'd like! What You Need: - 1 Ripe Peach -2tsp Light Brown Sugar - 6 Sprays "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" Spray -Sprinkle Of Ground Cinnamon -1tsp vanilla cake mix What You Do: Cut peach in half and remove pit. Place each peach cut side up in a shallow baking dish. (I used a cupcake tin which worked wonderfully!) Put 1tsp Light Brown Sugar In the hole left by removing the pit. Spray each side with 3 sprays of the butter spray Sprinkle with cinnamon top with vanilla cake mix Bake at 375* for 10 minutes (or until tops are caramelized and peaches are soft) 1 Whole Peach "Cobbler" with a 1/4 cup of Publix vanilla ice cream was only 208 calories! Happy Wednesday Family! I know I said a few days ago I was putting the recipe up for the Caribbean Chicken however between family and life that just didn't happen.
So here I am tonight fulfilling the promise. I was undecided whether I wanted it over quinoa or brown rice and just went with some white rice. Next time I will try to be a bit healthier in my decision. This was the first time I tried the recipe, well it's not really a recipe it was more of a I got this left and this left let's find out what it taste's like put together.So here we go.. 8 oz pineapple chunks 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup of orange juice 1/2 cup of mandarin oranges 1/4 cup coconut 5-6 chicken legs Put all ingredients in your crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours. Put over your favorite side dish..rice..brown rice..quinoa..whatever your heart desires.. I actually put all the ingredients in a freezer bag first and froze until I needed it for dinner. I pulled it the day before so it would be almost thawed. Yum! Hmm...what to cook next... Happy Thursday Family! I made it before midnight so I'm still good.Well tonight's crockpot meal was another score! I'm starting to feel a little Rachel Rayish now..lol
This was another meal I prepared on Saturday put it in the freezer, took it out this morning poured in the crockpot, ok so not exactly poured as it was frozen together but you get the just of it..But before I put the lid on it I had planned on having this over rice. Well them Mama Dawn said I would have it over sweet potatoes. Hmmm that got me thinking yeah sweet potatoes so that's what it was. So before the lid went on I put 3 small raw sweet potatoes in with the mix. Then the lid went on to cook for 6 hours on low. It was delicious! Did I mention I am liking this once a week cooking thing? Anyway here is the recipe.I kind of broke it down as well to give you approximate calorie counts.. If you are making as a freezer meal in a Ziploc freezer bag place the following: 1 ring of turkey kielbasa (cut into slices) 1 can pineapple chunks in 100% pineapple juice 1 cup mandarin oranges in light syrup 1/2 cup orange juice Zip and place in freezer.. Cook on low for 4 hours if you partially thawed..Cook for 6 hours if totally frozen..4 hours on low if your just making the recipe without freezing it. This recipe serves 3 and has approximately 320 calories per serving and 22 grams of protein. If you add the 3 small sweet potatoes like I did that will bring the calorie content up to approximately 375 calories per serving and 23 grams of protein. Enjoy! Happy Monday Family..Well as I said on our Facebook page I was going to be giving some recipes for the meals I created & froze on Saturday. Tonight I used the meatballs and made meatball subs with Tator Tots....Next week I will be making my own fries as well so no more packaged potatoes. I use oatmeal in my meatballs instead of bread crumbs so it is safe to say they are also gluten free. I know I used a roll for subs but you can use then for your gluten free spaghetti as well..This is later in the week :) By the way I did find a website that explains Ore -Ida also now carries over 30 different Gluten Free products. So even my Tator Tots were gluten Free..http://www.oreida.com/Hot-Potato-Topics/2013/Rethink-Potatoes#
I am not going totally Gluten Free I am just trying to do some healthier lower calorie recipes, but if I can accommodate some people that makes me happy too.So here is my recipe I use for my turkey meatballs... 36 oz lean ground turkey 1 egg 3 tsp garlic 4 Tbsp Parmesan cheese 3 tsp Italian seasonings 1 cup dry oatmeal Roll into balls around 2- 2 1/2 inches. Put on a cookie sheet and bake for about 40 minutes at 375 degrees. You can let them cool down and freeze for a later date or serve them immediately just add your favorite sauce. This made 18 meatballs..I divided it into 3 meals so Hubby and I get 3 each.3 meatballs came out to 265 calories and 43 grams of protein. (This is without sauce) Happy Saturday Mason Jar Family! Last year I wanted to do something different. Something we never done before as far as where to eat for Easter Sunday. Normally it is a tradition to eat at my house.Well last year I wanted to be a rebel and break tradition..So I decided we were going to eat at the park. I would pack up all the food, drinks, desserts and dinner there it would be.
It was wonderful! It was a beautiful day! The kids went to play while things were being set up. Out came the mason jars of cole slaw, corn, potatoes, ect. Just a note if you put all the jars in the cooler and keep the lid closed your food will be just as hot as when you packed it. After dinner the kids went back to play while we hid eggs all around. I had an easy clean up and then it was dessert time! For this I put a few bags of ice in another cooler and set the jars in between them to keep them cool. If you are looking for an easy recipe it don't get easier then this: The first one is Chocolate Overload in a jar. It is 2 chocolate cupcakes split into 3 pieces. Chocolate cool whip and a Hershey's miniature on the top. The second one is Coconut Vanilla . It is 2 vanilla cupcakes split into 3 pieces. Vanilla cool whip with toasted coconut and some robins eggs..Aren't they cute!! Enjoy and as my favorite Pastor used to say Christos Anesti!!! I have been searching the internet for a while for a spiral slicer. I found a few different ones but couldn't decide which one I wanted and they were all actually somewhat expensive. So ok anything over 20.00 is expensive. lol..Then one day Mama April calls me from Walgreens of all places and says hey they have a spiral slicer the one from the AS Seen on TV ad! Only 14.95! Ok I was sold! In my car to Publix to buy zucchini, carrots, yellow squash, cucumbers and whatever else could fit into this delightful device to make into a long strand resembling a noodle.The ideas were endless! I do have to say though cucumbers are awesome tasting! So anyway the hype lasted all of 3 days I think now it just sits on the back of my sink waiting for the next faux noodle recipe. Like tonight's meal.....
1 cup cooked angel hair pasta 1 cup sauteed spiral zucchini w/ 1 tsp minced garlic added 1 cup steamed broccoli ONLY 269 Calories & 13 grams of protein!!! Ad a 1/4 cup of meat sauce and it brings it too 329 calories & 17 grams of protein....Bon Appetit! Well it seems it's been a while since I posted anything. It's amazing how busy you can get! I started making my lunches up ahead of time to help keep me on track. I was doing the mason jars however I am trying out some laptop lunches as well. I'm going to be listing them with the calorie contents in case you may want to make them up yourself. I hope you enjoy the first one..Here is the ingredients..
1 hard boiled egg 2 ounces sauteed chicken 1/2 orange 1 tbsp light peppercorn dressing 1 cup lettuce hot pepper rings 1/2 tsp bacon bits 1/8 cup reduced fat feta cheese =286 calories :) Happy Friday Family! And what a better way to end the week but to post a rockin recipe. And for those of us watching our calories this has to be one recipe you will make over and over again. Switch out vegetables, make 2 pans so you can freeze one. This is also a quick stop at the store for all the ingredients meal for those on the go.. I'll list all the ingredients and then do a step by step :) So here goes....Calorie count is 369 calories for a single serving. I used an 11 x 15 pan and cut into 10 servings. 1 package Barilla Lasagna noodles ( I don't really think the brand matters I think the calories are the same on all of them) 1 8 oz package Kraft Natural Finely Shredded Cheese - Mozzerella 2% 1 16 oz container Nonfat small curd cottage cheese 1 15 0z container part skim ricotta cheese 1 23.9 oz jar Ragu Robusto! Pasta sauce ( I used sauteed onion & garlic) 2 raw zucchini 2 raw yellow squash 1 bag Fresh Express baby spinach Spray the bottom of your pan with some nonstick spray..Much easier to clean later :) Pour a small amount of your sauce and layer your cooked noodles like so. Add some spinach..This is layer 1... Put another layer of noodles, I used 4 from this point on and add the container of ricotta cheese, add some more sauce and some more spinach. This is layer 2. Add another layer of noodles and use a vegetable peeler to shave your zucchini & squash into slices & pieces. There is no set size you will get a variety of them. Add the remaining spinach. This is layer 3. Add another layer of noodles and add the container of cottage cheese. This is layer 4 Layer the last of your noodles, add the rest of your sauce over the top, add your bag of cheese, yes the entire 8 oz goes on top! This will be layer 5...Place in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 90 minutes.. This was the result!! Yummy goodness and only 369 calories per serving!
Happy Friday everybody! Where is the Florida weather? It's 50 degrees out at the moment and no sign of the sun shining today :( Anyway since I have decided once again to start eating healthy I made this awesome smoothie last night..Was looking for something a little different so started emptying my cabinet out..lol..I knew if i made a traditional apple pie one slice is loaded with calories unless I use sweetener (yuck) so i decided instead to make it into a smoothie which would be more filling and a nice dessert treat as well so here goes.
I cooked apple (I put in in the microwave for about 2 minutes with some cinnamon) I put the cooked apple in my nutribullet glass with: 1/2 cup Motts Mango Peach applesauce 1/2 cup crushed ice 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp Fat free Redi Whip 1 tsp cinnamon sugar It was filling and under 200 calories!!! |
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