Saturday, July 16, 2011

Snow Flakes - Healthier version

Calories- 100 Total Carbs- 18 Fat -2g Fiber-5g Protein- 2

Makes 4 Servings
  • 2 Cups Fiber one Honey Squares
  • 4 Tablespoons “I can’t believe it’s not butter”
  • 2 Tablespoons Creamy All Natural Peanut Butter
  • 2 Servings Truvia all Natural Sweetener.
  • 1 Package of Fat Free Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
  • 2 Squares of Reduced Fat Chocolate Almond Bark
In a large mixing bowl melt butter, chocolate almond bark and  peanut butter. (I used the microwave)
  1. After melted pour cereal into mixture. Stir gently
  2. Let the mixture cool for a good 20 minutes.
  3. After mixture has hardened pour the mix into a large zip lock bag, add the box of pudding mix and shake gently until coated.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Curried couscous with broccoli & chick peas

  • 1 -2 tablespoon curry powder

  • 2 1/4 cups water

  • teaspoon salt

  • cups broccoli (cut into small florets) or cups cauliflower (cut into small florets)

  • large carrot, sliced paper thin

  • 1 (10 ounce) box couscous

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, well drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)

  • 1/2 cup olive oil (or to taste)

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar

  • tablespoon minced fresh ginger (or to taste)

  • 1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled

  • 4 -5 green onions, chopped

  • cup sliced almonds, toasted

  • salt and pepper





  • In a large saucepan stir the curry powder over medium heat until fragrant and toasted (about 1 minute). Add in 2-1/4 cups water with 1 teaspoon salt. Add in veggie florets and carrots to the saucepan with the water and curry; bring to full a boil, cover and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix in couscous; cover and let stand until the couscous softens (about 5-6 minutes). Transfer the couscous and veggies to a large bowl. Mix in garbanzo beans, oil, wine vinegar, minced fresh ginger; toss to combine. Cool to room temperature or chill (make certain that the couscous is completely cooled or the feta will melt). Add in feta cheese, green onions and toasted almonds (if using); toss to combine. Add in salt and pepper to taste. Chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving



  • Recipe from food.com