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Fad Diets & How To Spot Them

November 11, 2009

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Lots of today’s popular diets take advantage of our desire to drop weight quickly. Unfortunately, though, “quick-fix” diets don’t work. In this group diets that leave out major food groups are included: High protein diets – The high protein diet reduces by significant amounts the percentage of carbohydrates in the diet, these carbohydrates are an [...]

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Eating Out With Girlfriends Isn’t Good For Your Health

November 10, 2009

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Every women really enjoy going out with their girlfriends, particularly when they plan on going out to eat. The reason for this is that, when women are together, they feel that they can eat whatsoever and however much they feel like, removing the judgment they typically consider with male friends. In essence, they give one [...]

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13 Ways to Burn More Calories in Less Time

November 4, 2009

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One frustrating thing about trying to lose weight is the snail’s pace at which the pounds seem to drop. Then there’s the harsh reality that the more weight you lose, the harder your body fights to hold on to the calories it gets and the fewer calories it burns. That’s usually about the time you [...]

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High intensity interval training

September 2, 2009

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Changing your speed and pace are effective ways to maximise your workout. Here’s how to do it. Hands up anyone who wants to get fitter and burn more fat without any extra trips to the gym. We thought that would get your attention. The way to kick-start your metabolism and burn more calories is through [...]

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Whole Wheat Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 131 calories

August 30, 2009

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Whole Wheat Oatmeal and Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 131 calories Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour 2 large eggs 3/4 cup butter or shortening 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup [...]

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Caramel Syrup (Cajeta) recipe – 178 calories

August 30, 2009

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Caramel Syrup (Cajeta) recipe – 178 calories Ingredients: 3 cups sugar 2 quarts milk 1 small cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Preparation: 1. Combine 1 quart of the milk with the sugar in a saucepan, and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture turns golden. 2. Combine the remaining quart of milk with [...]

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Soft Ginger Cookies recipe – 137 calories

August 30, 2009

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Soft Ginger Cookies recipe – 137 calories Ingredients: 4 cups flour 2 eggs 4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 cups margarine 2 cups brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup molasses 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger Preparation: 1. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, spices, molasses and baking soda well. 2. Add flour. [...]

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Apple Crunch Bars recipe – 92 calories

August 30, 2009

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Apple Crunch Bars recipe – 92 calories Ingredients: 2 cups peeled chopped granny smith apples 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 egg whites 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup margarine, softened 1 cup brown sugar 8 ounces plain low-fat yogurt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract [...]

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Chocolate Syrup recipe – 94 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate Syrup recipe – 94 calories Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 dash salt 1 cup water Preparation: 1. In a saucepan, mix together the cocoa, sugar and salt. 2. Add water, and mix until smooth. 3. Bring this mixture to a boil. 4. Allow it to boil for [...]

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe – 72 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries recipe – 72 calories Ingredients: 1 lb fresh strawberries (with leaves) 10 ounces dark chocolate chips 2 tablespoons canola oil Preparation: 1. Insert a toothpick into the top of each strawberry. 2. In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and oil, stirring occasionally until smooth. 3. Holding the strawberries by the toothpicks, [...]

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Frostbite Cookies recipe – 83 calories

August 30, 2009

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Frostbite Cookies recipe – 83 calories Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup raisins 8 ounces white chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or shortening 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons orange juice or orange-flavored liqueur 2 teaspoons [...]

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Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 159 calories

August 30, 2009

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Spicy Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 159 calories Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 [...]

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Golden Brownies recipe – 125 calories

August 30, 2009

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Golden Brownies recipe – 125 calories Ingredients: 6 ounces Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels 2 cups unsifted flour 3 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. In [...]

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Ice Cappuccino recipe – 79 calories

August 30, 2009

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Ice Cappuccino recipe – 79 calories Ingredients: 3 cups strong brewed coffee 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups frozen light whipped topping, thawed Preparation: 1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender, process on low speed until smooth. 2. Pour into a 8″ square pan, cover and freeze until firm. 3. Let the [...]

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White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies recipe – 98 calories

August 30, 2009

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White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies recipe – 98 calories Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried cranberries 6 ounces white chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon [...]

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Berry Jello Salad recipe – 146 calories

August 30, 2009

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Berry Jello Salad recipe – 146 calories Ingredients: 1 (6ounce) package red Jell-O 3 cups assorted blueberries or raspberries or sliced sliced strawberries 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 cups club soda 1/4 creme de cassis (optional) Preparation: 1. In a pan, stir the boiling cranberry juice into the [...]

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Tea Biscuits recipe – 191 calories

August 30, 2009

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Tea Biscuits recipe – 191 calories Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2/3 cup butter (make sure it’s really cold) 2/3 cup milk 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Mix all the dry ingredients together. 2. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender. 3. Add the milk and mix well [...]

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Chocolate Apple Cake recipe – 138 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate Apple Cake recipe – 138 calories Ingredients: 1 cup apples, chopped and peeled 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup applesauce 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water Preparation: 1. Preheat oven [...]

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Chai Tea Cupcakes recipe – 94 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chai Tea Cupcakes recipe – 94 calories Ingredients: 30 mini cupcake liners 1/4 cup instant chai tea mix 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt For the frosting [...]

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Sweet Buttery Rolls recipe – 197 calories

August 30, 2009

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Sweet Buttery Rolls recipe – 197 calories Ingredients: 4 cups bread flour 3 teaspoons instant yeast 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) 1 cup milk 2 eggs, lightly beaten (room temperature) 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Place all the ingredients in the bread pan of your bread machine. 2. Select dough setting and [...]

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Apple Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 89 calories

August 30, 2009

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Apple Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 89 calories Ingredients: 1 cup apples, peeled, cored and grated 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 egg 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup margarine 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation: 1. In a large [...]

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Peanut Butter Cup Tarts recipe – 120 calories

August 30, 2009

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Peanut Butter Cup Tarts recipe – 120 calories Ingredients: 36 Reese’s miniature peanut butter cups, unwrapped 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Cream the peanut [...]

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Spice Biscuits recipe – 104 calories

August 30, 2009

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Spice Biscuits recipe – 104 calories Ingredients: 225 g plain flour (not self-rising!) 110 g unsalted butter, softened 2 egg yolks 150 g caster sugar or superfine sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground British mixed spice Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C), gas mark 4 and grease [...]

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Fruit Chewy Cookies recipe – 59 calories

August 30, 2009

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Fruit Chewy Cookies recipe – 59 calories Ingredients: 2 bananas, frozen 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup dates, chopped or ground 2 egg whites 1 tablespoon coca powder (optional) Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Defrost the bananas, so they are soft, and mash them in a [...]

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Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe – 166 calories

August 30, 2009

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Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe – 166 calories Ingredients: 18 ounces semisweet chocolate chunks 2 large eggs 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven 375° F. 2. Cream the [...]

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Chocolate Cherry Rum Balls recipe – 44 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate Cherry Rum Balls recipe – 44 calories Ingredients: 175 g semi-sweet chocolate chips 175 g butterscotch chips 625 ml graham wafer crumbs 1 cup maraschino cherries, well drained 1 (250g) package light cream cheese, block style, at room temperature chocolate sprinchels 15 ml rum extract (or 50 ml rum) 15-20 ml water (omit if [...]

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Oatmeal Cookies recipe – 164 calories

August 30, 2009

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Oatmeal Cookies recipe – 164 calories Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups sifted flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 2 beaten eggs 1 1/2 cups coconut 1/2 cup lard 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups brown sugar Preparation: 1.In a bowl, cream the butter, lard, and [...]

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Tayglach (Jewish dessert) recipe – 152 calories

August 30, 2009

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Tayglach (Jewish dessert) recipe – 152 calories Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 eggs, beaten 1 lb honey 5 ounces golden raisins 10 ounces unsalted roasted almonds 1 tablespoon sugar (or half amount of Splenda) 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1/2 [...]

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 162 calories

August 30, 2009

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 162 calories Ingredients: 3/4 cup chocolate chips 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 egg 2 1/2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven [...]

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Mango Sorbet recipe – 110 calories

August 30, 2009

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Mango Sorbet recipe – 110 calories Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups chopped ripe mangoes 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice grated lime rind lime rind, curls Preparation: 1. In a blender or food processor, combine the mango, honey and orange juice, and process until smooth. 2. Pour the mixture into an 8-inch square pan, [...]

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Butterscotch Cookies recipe – 82 calories

August 30, 2009

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Butterscotch Cookies recipe – 82 calories Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, well beaten 1 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup butter 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup shortening 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons warm water Preparation: 1. Sift the flour, baking [...]

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Lemon Pie recipe – 143 calories

August 30, 2009

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Lemon Pie recipe – 143 calories Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2ounce) package lemon pudding mix 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water, plus 2 more cups water Preparation: 1. In a medium saucepan, stir the lemon pudding mix, sugar, egg yolks and water. 2. Stir in the 2 extra cups of water. 3. Cook [...]

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British-Style Pancakes recipe – 94 calories

August 30, 2009

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British-Style Pancakes recipe – 94 calories Ingredients: 2 eggs 50 g butter 200 ml milk, mixed with 75 ml water 110 g plain flour, sifted 1 pinch salt To serve lemon wedges, to taste lemon juice, to taste caster sugar, to taste Preparation: 1. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. 2. Make [...]

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Banana Pecan Biscotti recipe – 71 calories

August 30, 2009

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Banana Pecan Biscotti recipe – 71 calories Ingredients: 1 banana, mashed 1/3 cup pecans, chopped 1 large egg 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Lightly grease a cookie [...]

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Chocolate Milk Mix No-Bake Cookies recipe – 125 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate Milk Mix No-Bake Cookies recipe – 125 calories Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered chocolate milk mix 1/2 cup milk 3 cups rolled oat 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, milk and salt over [...]

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Cranberry Vanilla Chip Oatmeal Cookies recipe – 153 calories

August 30, 2009

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Cranberry Vanilla Chip Oatmeal Cookies recipe – 153 calories Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried cranberries 2 cups instant oats 2 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups light brown sugar 1/3 cup vanilla chips 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. [...]

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Coconut Almond Fondant Candy recipe – 60 calories

August 30, 2009

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Coconut Almond Fondant Candy recipe – 60 calories Ingredients: 1 lb toasted coconut 1 lb toasted sliced almonds semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup soft unsalted butter 2 lbs confectioners’ sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation: 1. Mix the butter and sugar. 2. Add the milk and vanilla. 3. [...]

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Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 117 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 117 calories Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 eggs 2/3 cup margarine 2/3 cup shortening 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon butter flavoring 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla Preparation: 1. In a mixing bowl, beat together the [...]

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Delicious Banana Muffins recipe – 129 calories

August 30, 2009

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Delicious Banana Muffins recipe – 129 calories Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 6 ounces butterscotch chips Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 [...]

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Oat and Fig Squares recipe – 126 calories

August 30, 2009

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Oat and Fig Squares recipe – 126 calories Ingredients: 24 dried mission figs 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup canola oil (or melted butter) 1/4 cup nonfat milk 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. [...]

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