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Quick and Healthy Breakfast – Shredded Wheat Spruced Up

Cassie — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:32:35 +0000

Now that my surgery is over with and I’m feeling a bit better, I’ve been a lot more focused on what I eat. I hate to admit that for awhile, I had slipped into a dark place filled with late night snacks and inactivity. However, I’m quickly turning it around again and I wanted to share my new favourite breakfast with you.

Original Shredded Wheat with Vanilla Soy Milk and Bananas

Now, I’m talking about the Shredded Wheat that comes in those big biscuits, not the little ones that are frosted on one side. Original Shredded Wheat is 100% whole wheat. The other stuff is 100% crap.

Adding soy milk to your cereal instead of regular milk gives you an extra boost of protein and a few other healthy goodies. Not only that, but it adds a bit of flavour as well.

I choose to cut up a banana for my cereal since I happen to have a lot on hand. My kids are banana fiends so you’ll never find less than two bunches in my house at one time. Unfortunately, bananas are pretty high in sugar, so you can opt to sprinkle your cereal with a fruit that contains less sugar, like raspberries.

According to my calculations, my Spruced Up Shredded Wheat has:

375 calories
4 grams of fat (but most of this is the good fat like Omega-3 and Omega-6)
9 grams of fiber (a great way to start the day, if you catch my drift)
23 grams of sugar (mostly naturally occurring sugar if that’s any consolation)
13 grams of protein (protein helps keep you feeling full for a longer period of time)

So, two Shredded Wheat biscuits, one cup of soy milk, and a banana. I have trouble eating all of that so I’m going to try eating just one biscuit next time. I love that I feel so full after eating this. Normally I would rather eat cardboard than a Shredded Wheat biscuit, but the soy milk and fruit add a really good flavour that I wouldn’t mind eating every morning. Try it for yourself.

Planning out my meals is definitely the biggest reason why I went from having a muffin top to having a flat stomach. Doing the actual meal planning however is not fun, especially when I’m feeling less than inspired. It’s also time consuming, and I just don’t have the time to sit down and plan each meal when I have two children. So YAY for Menu Planning Central for offering this free report.

Baked Beans and Apple

Cassie — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:32:08 +0000

This recipe for Baked Beans and Apple looks weird at first, but it actually tastes great and it’s healthy!

BAKED BEANS AND APPLE

Ingredients:
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 14oz can of pork and beans in tomato sauce
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp prepared mustard
pinch or two of cinnamon
2 tbsp raisins (optional)

Directions:
In a small saucepan, bring small amount of water to boil, then add chopped onion and apple. Boil for 5 minutes, then drain. In a bowl, combine, cooked apple and onion with remaining ingredients. Pour into a small casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes at 350F. Stir halfway through baking.

This recipe is great for a healthy sidedish and it’s easy to pack and reheat for lunches. I was skeptical about making it at first, but in the end it tasted great. If you plan on making it for your family, you may want to double the ingredients and make 8 servings instead of 4.

Chocolate Banana Mousse Recipe

Cassie — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 04:30:28 +0000

I’m a chocolate freak, and I know I’m not the only one! That’s why today’s recipe is Chocolate Banana Mousse. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE BANANA MOUSSEÂ

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons low-fat milk
4 teaspoons sugar
1 medium banana, cut into quarters
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Banana slices for garnishing

Directions:

Place the milk, vanilla, sugar, cocoa powder and banana quarters in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and gently mix in the yogurt. Chill until set. Spoon mixture into serving bowls and top with banana slices.

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Cassie — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 21:26:53 +0000

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Create Your Own Healthy Smoothie

Cassie — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:33:29 +0000

There are endless variations for smoothie recipes, but if you’re looking for something quick with ingredients you have on hand, it’s easy to come up with your own low-fat smoothie recipe in 5 minutes.

1 cup fruit juice (or skim milk to make it creamier)
1 cup fat-free plain or flavored yogurt
1 cup of your favorite fresh fruit
1 banana to add more thickness and flavor
Ice can also be added to reach desired consistency

Blend all your ingredients in a blender for about one minute. You can double up the recipe and freeze overnight for a quick breakfast and snack the next day.

Quick Morning Smoothie

Cassie — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 02:42:26 +0000

1 sliced apple
1 cup apple juice
1 cup non-fat yogurt (plain or flavored)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 cups ice

Blend all these ingredients (and any other fruit you’d like to add) in a blender for a quick and healthy smoothie. It’s great for breakfast or as an afternoon treat. This smoothie only takes 5 minutes to make, so you shouldn’t have an excuse to miss breakfast anymore!