Chocolate Granola Apple Wedges

Here a sweet and healthy recipe that is sure to be a hit with the kiddos as well! Photo credit goes to Eat Yourself Skinny...check out this blog for more awesome recipes! 

What you need:

1 large apple, cut into 16 wedges

2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup low-fat granola (I used cinnamon-apple flavored)

What you do:

Begin by melting your chocolate in a small bowl in the microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring each time, until your chocolate is completely melted.  Place your granola in another small bowl, set aside.

Slice your apple into 16 wedges.  Dip your wedges, skin side up, into the chocolate and then dredge in the granola.  Enjoy!

Servings: 4

Serving Size: 4 apple wedges

Calories: 132

Fat: 4.8 g

Carbs: 23.9 g

Fiber: 2.6 g

Protein: 1.5 g

Old Points: 2.5 pts

Points+: 4 pts

Frozen Yogurt Drops

Yes...This really is as easy as it looks! Fill a zip lock bag or piping bag with your yogurt or choice. Squeeze out onto a cookie sheet and freeze. In less than an hour you will have a yummy treat! 

This recipe and photo was taken from One Good Thing By Jillee blog. 

Tilapia Tacos

This is a tried and true recipe in our home that the whole family enjoys! Pulled from Fitness Magazine, these Tilapia Tacos are sure to be a healthy hit! 

Makes: 4 servings with leftovers
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes

$3.16/serving

Ingredients
1 lime
1 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 cups green or red cabbage, sliced into narrow strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound tilapia fillets
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 small whole wheat tortillas
1 avocado, cut into 8 long slices

Directions
1. Cut lime in half. Squeeze juice from half and slice other half into 4 thin wedges. In a bowl, combine tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and half the lime juice.
2. In another bowl, mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, and remaining lime juice. Combine cabbage and 2 tablespoons of yogurt sauce in another bowl; reserve extra sauce.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Sprinkle tilapia with chili powder, black pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 3 minutes. Turn; cook 2 minutes more.
4. Place 2 tortillas, 1 lime wedge, and 1/4 of the tilapia on each plate. Serve with salsa, cabbage, avocado, and sauce.

Nutrition facts per serving: 278 calories, 22g protein, 23g carbohydrate, 12g fat (2.2g saturated), 5g fiber

Eggplant Zucchini Bolognese

This delicious and easy recipe is a great way to incorporate many different types of vegetables into one quick dish! It is from Taste of Home. To make it vegan we swapped out the ground beef for Boca crumbles. Although it says it serves 8, we fed 5 and still have half of it left over for lunch today! Enjoy. 

• Prep: 30 min. Cook: 20 min.
• Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
• 1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 8 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, zucchini, squash, onion, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Transfer to two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato puree, Italian seasoning and brown sugar.
• Drain pasta; stir in tomato mixture and roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts1-1/2 cups equals 395 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 378 mg sodium, 56 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Formula 1 Recipes

Aloha Delight 

• 1 cup of low fat milk or soy milk
• 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pineapple extract
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 3 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serve chilled, garnished with fresh pineapple and a sprig of mint.

Excellent source of Vitamin C, B1, B2, B1, Iron and Calcium.
Good source of Vitamin A and B6.
Serves 1 - Total Calories 186 - Protein 17g - Carbohydrate 24g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6%

Apple Pie Shake 

• 1 cup of low fat milk or soy milk
• 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 small apple or 1/4 cup apple sauce
• dash of nutmeg
• 3 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serve chilled.

Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B2, Folacin, Zinc, Iron and Calcium.
Good source of Vitamin A.

Banana Fruit Shake 

• 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla
• 4 ounces nonfat yogurt
• 4 fluid ounces water
• 1/2 cup frozen peach slices
• 1/2 medium banana
• 3 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of banana.

Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B2, Iron and Zinc.
Good source of Calcium.
Total Calories 310 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 62g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 2mg - Dietary Fiber 6g - %Calories from Fat 3%

Black Forest Shake 

• 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Chocolate
• 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk
• 1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract
• 1/2 medium banana
• 4 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate sprinkles.

Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B1, B12, B2, Calcium and Zinc.
Good source of Vitamin A and Iron.
Total Calories 175 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 26g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 9mg - Dietary Fiber 16g - %Calories from Fat 5%

Cappuccino Shake 

• 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Chocolate
• 4 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk
• 4 ounces nonfat vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 3 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Excellent source of Vitamin B12, B2, and Calcium.
Total Calories 196 - Protein 19g - Carbohydrate 28g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 0g - %Calories from Fat 4%

Coffee Shake

• 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla
• 8 fluid ounces low fat milk or soy milk
• 1/2 peach
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• 3 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of peach.

Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2,Calcium, Iron and Zinc.
Good source of Vitamin A.
Total Calories 165 - Protein 16g - Carbohydrate 22g - Fat 1g - Cholesterol 4mg - Dietary Fiber 3g - %Calories from Fat 6%

Cranberry Citrus Blast

• 2 tablespoons Formula 1 Vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 8 fluid ounces orange juice
• 4 teaspoons unsweetened cranberry concentrate
• 3 ice cubes

Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Serve chilled, garnished with a slice of orange.

Excellent source of Vitamin C, B6, B12, B1, B2, Calcium, Iron and Zinc.
Good source of Vitamin A.

Black Bean Brownies

Want something to satisfy your sweet tooth this weekend? Treat yourself to black bean brownies! These look simply delicious, and won't leave you feeling guilty. This recipe is by the Happy Herbivore. If you are in need of recipes her site is a MUST to visit! 

Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1
Servings Per Batch: 9
Calories: 112
Fat:. 0.90g

Carbohydrate: 24.70g

Dietary Fiber: 4.80g

Sugars: 12.20g

Protein: 3.50g

Check out the nutritional information on these! You can become a healthier you and still eat the things you love. Just a different version of them. If you want to look and feel different, you must eat different! 

You can find this great recipe HERE!

Have a happy and healthy weekend.