Saturday, February 6, 2016

Superbowl Recipes (Light)

Are you looking forward to the big Superbowl game, but don't want to blow your diet?  Here are some of our favorite recipes.  The dip has minimal fat and low calories.  The chips have no oil, so you are eating very low fat, low calorie chips. Enjoy...

Low Fat Layer Taco Dip
1 Can fat free refried beans
1 Can black beans
8 oz. fat free sour cream
Salsa
Low Fat cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Chopped tomatoes and onions


In a shallow bowl or pan layer and spread refried beans, then black beans, sour cream, top with cheddar cheese, tomatoes and onions.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.




Light Tortilla Chips
Round Corn Tortillas
Pinch of Salt

Cut round tortillas into 8 triangles each.  Place them on a cookie sheet sprinkling lightly with salt.  Bake at 350 for 15 minutes. 





Vegetables and Dip
Cut fresh vegetables
Yogurt Ranch Dip

Yogurt Ranch Dip is low in fat and low in calories and very tasty!  A great addition to any snack!




Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread with Protein Powder

  • 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 2/3 cup (120g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together until combined. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, protein powder, and brown sugar together until combined. Whisk in the pumpkin, and oil. Pour these wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix together using a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon. There will be a few lumps. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

  • Pour in bread pan and cook at 350  60-65 minutes.



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