Banana Crumb Muffins

Oh my these are good. They are two points each and nice sized!



Makes 14 muffins.


1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
283 grams mashed bananas -- about 3 medium bananas
3/4 cup sugar substitute
2 large egg whites, whole
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/8 cup brown sugar blend, packed (Splenda)
1 tablespoon brown sugar blend, packed (Splenda)
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon margarine
43 grams chopped walnuts -- 1/3 cup

Preheat oven to 375. Grease Muffin Tin, or line with muffin cups

Mix Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder and salt together and set aside. Stir in Walnuts.

Beat together Splenda, Bananas,Egg Whites and Applesauce. Add this mixture to flour and stir until flour is just moistened.

Cut butter into Cinnamon, Brown Sugar and Flour mixture until crumbly.

Spoon Batter into muffin cups, and then top with cinnamon brown sugar mixture.

Bake for 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 130 Calories; 3g Fat (19.8% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 240mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Sweet Corn Muffins

Sweet Corn Muffins

makes 5

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large egg whites
1/8 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup 1% milk

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 131 Calories; trace Fat (3.4% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 365mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Carrot Muffins

I took a recipe and modified it a bit to make it healthy, and these turned out WONDERFUL.



Servings: 21
Points per serving: 2

Carrot Muffins

Serving Size : 21

385 grams shredded carrots (about 4 or 5 carrots shredded, 3.5 cups)
1 cups warm water
1 cup unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar blend, packed (Splenda)
1 tablespoon brown sugar blend, packed (Splenda)
8 large egg whites, whole
1 cup fiber One® cereal

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Pre-heat oven to 350. Let 1 cup fiber one soak in one cup of warm water.

In a large bowl, sift together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spice.

In mixer bowl combine eggs, oil, applesauce, brown sugar and beat well. Add Flour and Fiber one, and mix until just moistened. Fold in carrots.

Divide into greased muffin tin and bake for 25 minutes at 350.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 104 Calories; 3g Fat (24.0% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 198mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Sweet n' Spicy Chicken

This was one of my favorite new recipes this month. If you can find sugar free preserves you can use those, I wasn't able to find them, unfortunately peach preserves are not popular here in Michigan.

Sweet n Spicy Skillet



Serving Size : 6
Points per Serving: 3 points

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast -- cut into 1/2" cubes
3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup peach preserves
11 ounces salsa

Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add taco seasoning and toss to coat. In a skillet, brown chicken in oil. Combine salsa and preserves; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 165 Calories; 3g Fat (18.1% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 44mg Cholesterol; 380mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrates.

French Country Casserole

Perfect for that cold winter night. Very hearty and filling. Just like comfort food to me!

French Country Casserole



Serving Size : 7
Points Per Serving: 4

1 pound turkey kielbasa
9 1/4 ounces kidney beans -- rinsed and drained, 1 can
8 3/4 ounces great northern beans, canned -- rinsed and drained, 1 can
9 1/2 ounces black beans, canned -- rinsed and drained, 1 can
15 ounces tomato sauce
7 ounces carrots
5 ounces onion
1/2 cup beef broth, ready to eat
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 medium garlic cloves -- minced
1/2 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients in a bowl; transfer to an ungreased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until the carrots are tender.

Description:
"1/6th= 5 points 1/7th= 4 points"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 226 Calories; 4g Fat (18.3% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 64mg Cholesterol; 1322mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Creole Tuna

I am always looking for something to do with tuna. It's cheap, it's low points. But it's hard to find things that aren't just tuna noodle casserole or tuna salad. So here's one that is good. Served over pasta or rice.

Creole Tuna

Serving Size : 4
Points per Serving: 2 points

2 1/4 Ounces green pepper (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
14 1/2 ounces stewed tomatoes -- 1 can
7 3/4 ounces light tuna in water -- 2 cans, drained
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

In a large saucepan, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt and pepper until blended.

Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tuna and Creole seasoning; heat through.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 123 Calories; 3g Fat (21.4% calories from fat); 13g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 25mg Cholesterol; 522mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Cajun Stir Fry

Very good, a little spicy, and it had some sausage in it, which I can't get enough of! Serve it over spaghetti, rice or other noodles, all of it is good.

Cajun Stir Fry



Serving Size : 6
Points per Serving: 3

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 pound turkey kielbasa
9 1/4 ounces onion
8 1/4 ounces tomatoes
8 ounces bell pepper -- multiple colors, cut into chunks
3 large garlic clove
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large nonstick skillet, stir-fry the chicken, kielbasa, onion and garlic in oil until onion is tender. Add the peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, herbs, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken juices run clear and vegetables are crisp-tender.

Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over spaghetti.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 171 Calories; 5g Fat (28.3% calories from fat); 21g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 70mg Cholesterol; 613mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.