Help with soem recipies please.

mummyslat19

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Hello guys.

4lbs lost now another challenge.... I am an access to healthcare students and i am going to do a 20min presentation to young mums on healthy eating for them and their children. What i really want to do is some food swaps.. eg swapping crisps for something healthier. I would like to take some things in for them to try ... any ideas? i was thinking mayb a pasta or scones... ooo so many ideas lol i just want something other than basic fruit and veg.

Thanks for your help guys

Lauren xxx
 
You could do pita crisps - there's a recipe here for it somewhere...

take some whole grain pita breads or tortillas - cut them into wedges...

brush witha bit of olive oil or cooking spray if you don't mind chemical - then sprinkle with garlic powder or parmesan cheese or really whatever flavor youo like ad bake until toasted and crisp...

For kids - take whole grain tortillas -and spread with some peanut butter and cinnamon and a banana - then roll up -nd slice - (serve with chopsticks like sushi rolls) you could also do peanut butter and low sugar jelly and do the rollups as well
 
You could also do different types of skewered meats and veggies or fruits the presentatin would appeal to kids..

Like Chicken breasts skewered with pineapple chunks and grilled - marinate the chicken in pineapple juice (use canned pineapple) and a little seasoning.

For side dishes - go for different types of grains rather than the usual rice or pasta - like Couscous, quinoa bulgur or the like...
 
you could also do a healthier muffin - made from whole grains


Cranberry Orange Muffins
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cups all-purpose flour
5 Tbsp. Sugar
2 tsp. Baking powder
1 beaten egg
3/4 cup orange juice
1/3 cup apple sauce
1 cup fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
Spray muffin cups with nonstick spray coating.
In medium bowl stir together flour 2 Tbsp. sugar, baking powder, and ½ Tsp. salt.
Make a well in center.
In small bowl, combine egg, orange juice and apple sauce; add all at once to flour mixture.
Stir just till moistened (batter will be lumpy).
Toss cranberries with 2 Tbsp. sugar; gently fold into batter.
Fill prepared cups ¾ full. Sprinkle muffin tops with remaining sugar.
Bake in a 400 degree oven 18 to 20 minutes or till golden. Remove from cups, serve warm.


This recipe originally called for oil - I substituted apple sauce and it makes a slightly dryer muffin but they're stilll wonderful - You could also substitute plain non fat yogurt, or strained prunes for a richer taste.
 
I've posted this elsewhere on the forum but I'll repost here - in the US there's a brand of brownies called NO PUDGE that are really quite decadent and good -this is the clone recipe to mae your own

No Pudge Brownie Clone

This recipe comes the closest to the ones that are sold in the stores. Do not substitute Splenda or other sweetner, the sugar in the recipe carmelizes as the brownies bake, making them more sticky (when I used Splenda, they felt like rubber.


16 servings
time to make 40 min 5 min prep
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup non-fat vanilla yogurt (a 6 oz. container, Dannon works best)
nonstick cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix all dry ingredients.
3. Add yogurt and mix well.
4. Batter will be very thick.
5. Spray an 8x8 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Spread batter evenly.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
8. Remove and cool.
9. Dip a knife in warm water and cut into 16 squares.

Make the above mix and if using it for the below single serve recipe -just store it in an airtight container in the freezer.

Or use the single serve recipe:

In a small microwaveable container mix 2 tablespoons of the above mix with 1 tablespoon of non-fat vanilla yogurt.
Microwave on high for one minute.
Top with fat-free frozen yogurt or whipped topping.
Tastes like a warm, fudgy brownie pudding - Yum!!!

Calories 83
Calories from Fat 2
Amount Per Serving
Total Fat 0.3g
Saturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsat. Fat 0.0g
Monounsat. Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 62mg
Potassium 13mg
Total Carbohydrate 18.8g
Dietary Fiber 0.7g
Sugars 12.5g
Protein 1.6g
 
Thank you so much that has been a big help. Ill see what i can whip up! Im going to practice for the family tonight... yum yum lol.

Ill let you know how i get on

Lauren xx
 
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