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Quick Oatmeal Raisin Pancakes
By barbsjustagirl
Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes equals 274 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 505 mg sodium, 44 ...
- 2 * 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 2 * 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 2 * 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 * 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 * 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 * 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup raisins
Easter Coconut Eggs
By barbsjustagirl
The candy I make for Easter every year!
- Chocolate coating:
- 1 (14 oz) can Eagle brand sweetened milk
- 1 cup coconut
- 1/4 pound butter
- 1 tsp. coconut flavor
- 2 pounds powdered sugar (1 bag)
- 18 oz chocolate chips, (Toll House semi-sweet)
- 3/4 stick paraffin wax
Make Ahead Oatmeal Smoothies
By barbsjustagirl
Add oats and chia seeds to blender; blend on high until texture of flour
- Add ins:
- 1/4 cup uncooked oats
- 1-1/2 tsp. dried chia seeds
- 1 cup liquid (milk, almond milk, juice, water)
- 1/4 cup low fat yogurt (greek recommended)
- 1 cup fruit (fresh, frozen (unthawed), canned (drained)or 1/2 cup dried fruit)
- 1 or more teaspoons sweeteners (honey, agave, maple syrup)
- 1 or more tablespoons fruit jam
- 1/8 to 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 or more tsp. cocoa powder
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract or vanilla bean paste
Apple Sausage Penne
By barbsjustagirl
A great tasting, healthy dish!
- 2 cups low-carb penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian low-fat turkey sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4" slices
- 4 red Delicious apples, cubed
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- chopped fresh basil for garnish
Gumdrops
By barbsjustagirl
In a large pot, soften gelatin in cold water for five minutes
- Goodie Goodie Gumdrops
- 4 Tbsp gelatin (that’s about 6 envelopes)
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/4 tsp flavored extract like lemon or peppermint
- 1-2 drops food coloring (I used four colors)
- extra sugar for coating
- ……………………………………………
- 3.75 X 6 inch treat bags
- Goodie Goodie labels (print the Goodie Goodie pdf)
Snickerdoodle Crisps Recipe
By barbsjustagirl
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- SPICED SUGAR:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Petit Four Icing
By barbsjustagirl
In a heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water, mix sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, vanil...
- 9 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Gel food coloring, in desired colors
Pumpkin French Toast Bake
By barbsjustagirl
Cut any kind of bread into 1-inch cubes – I recommend a crusty, whole grain variety, but sandwich bread will...
- 3 1/2 – 4 1/2 cups 1-inch bread cubes (depending on type of bread)
- 7 large eggs
- 2 cups milk (any kind)*
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup pumpkin BUTTER (or 1/2 cup pumpkin puree)*
- 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar for topping
- nuts, like pecan or walnuts (optional)
Old-Fashioned Brown Bread
By barbsjustagirl
* In a large bowl, pour boiling water over oats
- 2-1/3 * 2-1/3 cups boiling water
- 1 * 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup molasses
- 5-1/2 * 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 * 5 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 * 2 teaspoons salt
Black Bean and Zucchini Quesadillas
By barbsjustagirl
Calories: 400, Fat 11 grams, protein 18 gm, fiber 13, sugar 4g
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tblsp salsa
- 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
- 4 - 6 -inch corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese (I will use non-fat to lower the calories and fat intake!)