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Pumpkin Cheesecake
By BlueSchmoo
Healthified - 48% fewer calories • 89% less fat • 93% less saturated fat than the original recipe Serving: C
- Crust
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons apple jelly Filling
- 4 packages (8 oz each) fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 tablespoons brandy, if desired
- 1/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 2 to 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping, if desired
- Ground nutmeg, if desired
Vegetarian - Burger - Pecan & Mushroom
By BlueSchmoo
Place bulgur and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl
- 2/3 cup bulgur
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 cup boiling water
- 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces white or brown mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion, (1 large)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3/4 cup pecan halves
- 1 Flax egg, lightly beaten (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed w/3 Tbsp water)
- 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 8 whole-wheat buns, (optional)
- Watercress, for garnish
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- MAKES 2
- 2 Tbsp + 2 1/2 tsp bulgur
- 1/8 + 1/16 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces white or brown mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean and chopped
- 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp chopped onion, (1 large)
- 1 1/8 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 Tbsp pecan halves
- 1/3 Flax egg, lightly beaten (1 tsp ground flax mixed w/2 1/2 tsp water)
- 2 Tbsp fine dry breadcrumbs
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 whole-wheat buns, (optional)
- Watercress, for garnish
Cookies - Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter + Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
By BlueSchmoo
1. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon plain greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 jar of Nutella, chilled in refrigerator
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Toasted Nuts
By BlueSchmoo
Toasting nuts has been a pain in regular over (350 for 10 min, preheated) or frying pan, but this is really easy an...
- PECAN PIECES, HI for 3 to 4 minutes.
- ALMOND PIECES, HI for 3 to 4 minutes.
- WHOLE PECANS
Brownie Mix - No Pudge! Original Fat Free Fudge
By BlueSchmoo
To make the brownies 1
- MIX
- 1/3 cup cake flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups baker's sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1/2 cup Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons powdered egg whites
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- To make the Brownies
- 2/3 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
Sunrise Citrus Juice
By BlueSchmoo
Juice all items. Chill & serve!
- 2 Grapefruit (peeled)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 2 Pears
- 6 Carrots
Reboot - Juice - Orange Turmeric
By BlueSchmoo
Serving Size: 16-18 oz. (500 mls) Turmeric is a wonderful addition to add to your juices! It offers a long list of...
- 3 large carrots
- 3 oranges
- 2 sticks of celery
- Small piece of fresh turmeric
Tuna Artichoke Melts
By BlueSchmoo
Nutrition Facts: 2 open-faced sandwiches equals 335 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 989 m...
- 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 English muffins, split and toasted
Hot Chocolate - Indian Spiced
By BlueSchmoo
In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, warm the milk, curry powder, and cardamom pods over medium heat, stirring ever...
- 6 cups milk (use whatever you like)
- 1 teaspoon store-bought curry powder
- 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Marshmallows or whipped marshmallow cream, for serving (optional)
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- SERVES 2 - Vegan
- 3 cups Almond milk
- 1 teaspoon store-bought curry powder
- 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or Agave Nectar or sweetener of your choice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vegan Marshmallows or whipped Coconut cream, for serving (optional)
No Bake Chocolate Chip-Oatmeal Cookie Dough Balls
By BlueSchmoo
These oatmeal cookie dough balls are actually softer than the wheat version and have a milder flavor and earthy tex...
- 2 1/4 cups quick oats (I use Bob’s Red Mill certified gluten-free quick oats), divided
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar, finely ground in a spice grinder (can substitute brown sugar)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup, room temperature
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened dairy free yogurt (I use Vanilla So Delicious)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup mini dairy-free chocolate chips, or as many as desired