Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Low-Cal Pumpkin Pie

Just in time for Thanksgiving!!

from: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/low-cal-pumpkin-pie?cm_mmc=Dish_Newsletter-_-1509914-_-11272013-_-TheBestEverLowCalPumpkinPieRecipe_ReadMore

COURTESY OF THE PICKY EATER
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie—but some versions can clock in at more than 300 calories a slice—and that's assuming you cut your pie into 12 miniscule pieces!
This slimmed-down version, created by Anjali Shah, a certified health coach and the genius behind the healthy food blog The Picky Eater, comes in at 210 calories per slice if you cut your pie into eight slices—and an unbelievable 150 calories if you cut your pie into 12 slices. So go ahead and indulge—it is Thanksgiving after all!
Skinny Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Makes 8-12 servings
For the pie:
3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1/4 tsp finely grated orange zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 frozen pie crust, thawed to room temperature
For the topping:
1/4 cup whipping cream
1. Position oven rack to lowest position. Preheat oven to 425° F.
2. Combine all ingredients except pumpkin in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add pumpkin, and continue stirring until smooth.
3. To prepare crust, dust a large cutting board or flat surface with flour. Roll out a room-temperature pie crust sheet until it spreads to a little less than 12 1/2 inches in diameter. Place into a 9-inch pie dish, cutting off excess dough that hangs over side (this will get rid of about 20 percent of the dough, saving you a ton of calories!).
4. Pour pumpkin mixture into the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350° F (do not remove pie from oven); bake an additional 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
5. To prepare topping, beat cream with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Serve with pie (1 Tbsp per slice).
Per serving (if you cut your pie into 8 slices): 210 cal; 6 g fat (1.9 g saturated); 45.9 g carbs; 37 g sugar, 267.9 mg sodium; 2.7 g fiber; 6.4 g protein
Per serving (if you cut your pie into 12 slices): 150 cal; 4 g fat (1.2 g saturated); 30.6 g carbs; 24.8 g sugar; 178.6 mg sodium; 1.8 g fiber; 4.3 g protein

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Low-Sugar Breakfast Recipes

Chef Charles Mattocks created diabetic-friendly recipes to get you through all your meals. Each dish includes ingredients that are flavorful and will keep your blood-sugar levels stable. Learn more about planning your meals with information from the American Diabetes Association. From: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/diabetic-recipes-chef-charles-mattocks

Sunrise Smoothie

Ingredients 1/2 banana
1/2 mango, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup sugar-free, fat-free yogurt (vanilla or citrus)
2/3 cup skim milk
Several ice cubes
2 tsp of protein powder (optional)

Directions
Whirl together in a blender or smoothie maker

Chef’s Notes: Some like to add sugar substitute to their smoothies. I prefer to let the natural flavors of the fruits add the sweetness. 

Breakfast Bagel Melt

Ingredients   
1/2 of a multigrain bagel
Slice of tomato
1 piece of lower-sodium Canadian bacon
1 slice of havarti cheese with dill

Directions    
Top bagel with tomato, Canadian bacon, and cheese. Place under a broiler until cheese melts.

Serve with half a banana sliced sprinkled with two tablespoons of orange juice.

Chef’s Notes: Canadian bacon is low-fat, low-carb, and low-calorie. Ask your grocer about the lower-sodium options that are available.

Ricotta and Fruit Parfait With Toasted Oats

Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned or steel-cut oats
Dash cinnamon and nutmeg
1/2 cup low-fat or skim-milk ricotta
1/2 tsp favorite flavoring (e.g. vanilla, almond, lemon, etc.)
3/4 cup of low-glycemic-index fruit

Directions
Spread a single layer of old fashioned or steel cut oats on an ungreased baking sheet. Place in oven and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes or until light brown. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and nutmeg and toss to evenly disperse spices. When cool, place in a storage bag or container.

Mix ricotta with your favorite flavoring.

Choose low-glycemic index fruits of your choice like blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, peaches or nectarines.

Alternate layers and enjoy a tasty and healthy start to the morning.

Chef’s Notes:
 I like to toast up to 2 cups of oats and flavor 2 cups of ricotta at a time. Using an assortment of fruits, I can enjoy four nutritious and delicious meals to start my mornings right.

Mediterranean Deviled Eggs With Pita Points

Ingredients
2 eggs
1 tsp hummus
Dash cumin
1/2 low-fat, whole-wheat pita, cut into points
1/2 cup berries

Directions
Hard boil eggs. Peel and slice in half. Mash yolks with hummus and a dash of cumin and refill eggs.

Serve with toasted pita points and half a cup of berries.

Chef’s Notes: These eggs will wake up your taste buds and your metabolism. You may be used to deviled eggs as an appetizer, but they make a healthy breakfast as well. If you are concerned about eating the yolks, just fill with hummus only.

Pita Danish Treat

Ingredients
1/2 whole-wheat wrap
2 tbsp low-fat whipped cream cheese
1/2 banana, sliced
2 tbsp 100% fruit spread

Directions
Spread low-fat whipped cream cheese onto wrap.

Top with banana slices. Melt 100% fruit spread and drizzle over the top.

Chef’s Notes: This will satisfy your sweet tooth and provide the nutrition needed to get your day underway. 

Mexican Omelette Muffin

Ingredients
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup red onions, diced
2 eggs
1 multigrain English muffin
1 tbsp salsa

Directions
Coat a non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook mushrooms and onions slowly until softened.

Scramble eggs and add to pan. Cook until just set and remove from heat. Eggs will continue to cook.

Toast a multigrain English muffin. Top with the egg and veggies and salsa. 

Chef’s Notes:
 I like to add a few shakes of hot sauce to my salsa! How brave are you?

French Apple Pie Oatmeal

Ingredients
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup skim milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup chunky unsweetened applesauce
1 tbsp raisins

Directions
Cook old-fashioned oats in skim milk. When done, add vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add chunky unsweetened applesauce and raisins.

If you have made some of the toasted oats, sprinkle a tablespoon on top.

Chef’s Notes: Naturally sweet and delicious this is a nutritious way to greet the morning.