Kristen's Recipes

6 strips turkey bacon
1/2 C. low-sodium ham, diced
12 leeks, thinly sliced
1 1/2 C. low-fat Swiss cheese
1 T. flour
1 C. egg substitute
1 C. fat-free half and half
1 C. skim milk
1 prepared 9-inch pie shell

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain. Reserve 1 T. of drippings. Fry leeks and ham in bacon drippings until leeks are tender (5-10 minutes). Drain. Mix Swiss cheese with flour. Set aside. Beat egg substitute add cream, and milk. Add cheese and flour mixture. Mix well. Stir in crumbled bacon, ham and leeks. Mix well. Pour mixture into a 9-inch pie shell. Bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 186
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 1g

1/4 pound sliced smoked salmon

12 eggs

1/2 C. heavy cream

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 T. butter

12 to 15 blades of fresh chives, finely chopped

 

Reserve 2 slices of salmon for garnish. Chop the remaining salmon into very small pieces. Whisk your eggs and cream together. Add 1/2 of your chopped chives and season eggs with salt and pepper. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt butter in the pan and add eggs. Scramble eggs with a wooden spoon. Do not cook eggs until dry. When eggs have come together but remain wet, stir in chopped salmon. Remove pan from the stove and place on a trivet. Garnish the eggs with remaining salmon and chives and serve right out of the warm pan. Note: If you are serving these eggs with the other recipes provided as a brunch, a platter of store bought fruit filled dainties will complete your elegant brunch. Allow 1 dainty per person but halve dainties so that guests may mix and match varieties.

2/3 C. (5 oz.) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
1/3 C. butter, softened
1 1/2 C. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
2 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 C. low-fat buttermilk
2 C. fresh or frozen raspberries
1/4 C. finely chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add vanilla, egg whites, and egg; beat well. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring C.; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and buttermilk to cream cheese mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Gently fold in raspberries and walnuts. Place 24 foil C. liners in muffin C.. Spoon batter evenly into liners. Bake at 350 degrees 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans; cool on a wire rack. Special Note: Our Test Kitchens staff found that foil liners worked better than paper. They released more easily from the muffin without tearing it.

Yield: 2 dozen
Serving size: 1 muffin

Calories: 142
Fat: 4.7g
Fiber: 1.1g

2 T. margarine
1 lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
1 C. plain dry bread crumbs
1 pkg. (16 oz.) Turkey Sausage
1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
3 T. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cartons (8 oz. each) cholesterol-free egg product

Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt margarine in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs. Place in 13×9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; press firmly onto bottom to form crust. Add turkey sausage to same skillet; cook on medium heat 12 minutes until no longer pink, stirring frequently to break turkey sausage into small pieces. Remove from heat. Add bell pepper, parsley and ground red pepper; mix well. Spread over crust; cover evenly with egg product. Bake 25 minutes or until center is set. To Halve: Prepare and bake as directed in 9-inch pie plate, cutting all ingredients in half. Makes 4 servings.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 220
Fat: 10g
Fiber: 2g

4 ounces shrimp
1/2 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts
2 C. refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
1/4 C. fat-free milk
1/4 C. thinly sliced green onions
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 T. finely shredded Parmesan cheese
3 fresh cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional)
3 sprigs Italian parsley (optional)

Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. Rinse shrimp; pat dry. Halve shrimp lengthwise; set aside. Meanwhile, cook artichoke hearts according to package directions; drain. Cut artichoke hearts in quarters; set aside. Stir together egg product, milk, green onions, garlic powder, and pepper; set aside. Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp to skillet; cook shrimp for 1 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn opaque. Reduce heat to medium-low. Pour egg mixture into skillet; do not stir. As the egg mixture sets, run a spatula around the edge of the skillet, lifting edges to allow liquid to run underneath. Continue cooking and lifting edges until mixture is almost set (top will be wet). Remove skillet from heat; sprinkle artichoke pieces evenly over the top. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until top is set. Loosen edges of frittata. Transfer to a serving plate; cut into wedges to serve. If desired, garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley.

Yield: 3 servings
Calories: 164
Fat: 2g
Fiber: 3g

1 3/4 C. flour
1 C. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 C. pumpkin, canned
1/4 C. margarine, melted
1/3 C. applesauce, unsweetened
1/2 C. egg substitute
6 oz. dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly coat a bread pan with the nonstick spray. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Using a separate mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, margarine, applesauce and egg substitute. Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture, and stir until the batter becomes moist. Gently fold in the dried cranberries. Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean. Remove the bread from the pan, and let it cool on a wire rack before serving.

Yield: 12 servings
Calories: 192
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g

1 C. minus 1 T. all-purpose flour
1 T. granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 C. skim milk
1/4 C. nonfat sour cream
1/4 C. + 1 T. egg substitute
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 T. + 2 tsp. margarine, melted
1/2 C. blueberries
Finely chopped zest of 1 lemon

In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; mix well. In medium bowl, beat together milk, sour cream, egg substitute and vanilla. Pour milk mixture over dry ingredients, and with a sturdy spoon, mix until batter is just smooth; stir in margarine. Gently fold in blueberries and lemon zest. Spray nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium heat; when hot, ladle a scant 1/4 C. of the batter into the pan to make a 3″ pancake;
when the top of the pancake is full of holes, flip the pancake and cook very briefly on the second side, just long enough to brown the second side. Slip onto
plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.

Yield 5 servings (10 pancakes)
Calories: 182
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g

butter-flavored cooking spray
3 large eggs or 3/4 C. egg substitute
1/3 C. canola oil
7 packets Artificial Sweetener
1 T. natural vanilla
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, packed in natural juice, well drained
2 C. grated zucchini
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 C. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 C. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat two 8-inch loaf pans with cooking spray. In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add the oil, sweetener, vanilla, pineapple, and zucchini. In a second large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt (if using). If using, add the walnuts and toss. Mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined. Spoon into the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 40 minutes or until a tester inserted near the middle comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on wire racks.

Yield: 2 loaves, 10 servings each
Calories: 118
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 2g

2 large, green plantains
3 C. water
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
skim milk

Peel plantains and grate very coarsely with hand grater or in a food processor. In medium saucepan, stir together water, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil.
Stir in grated plantain and any juice. Reduce heat and cook at a simmer until it is almost smooth, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. To serve, divide among 4 bowls and pass skim milk separately.

YIELD: 4 servings
Serving Size: 1 C.

Calories, 131
Fat: 0g
Fiber: 2g

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup egg substitute or 2 large egg whites
Cooking spray
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter or stick margarine

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through salt) in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine banana, buttermilk, oil, and egg substitute in a bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir just until moist. Spoon batter into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Combine 1/4 cup oats, walnuts, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and butter, and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: 16 servings
Calories: 170
Fat: 5.2g
Fiber: 1.4g

1 cup packed brown sugar
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups mashed ripe banana (about 2 large)
1 cup regular oats
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat well at medium speed of a mixer. Combine banana, oats, and milk; add to sugar mixture, beating well. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir with a whisk. Add to sugar mixture; beat just until moist. Spoon batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: 18 servings
Calories: 185
Fat: 6.1g
Fiber: 1.3g

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute). Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: 1 loaf, 14 servings
Calories: 187
Fat: 4.3g
Fiber: 1.1g

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons dark rum
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon flaked sweetened coconut
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk to combine. Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute). Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, rum, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Stir in 1/2 cup coconut. Spoon batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon coconut. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Combine powdered sugar and juice, stirring with a whisk; drizzle over warm bread. Cool bread completely on wire rack.

Yield: 1 loaf, 16 servings
Calories: 193
Fat: 4.6g
FIber: 1.1g

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup regular oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup dark molasses
2 large eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar, butter, and molasses in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, yogurt, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: 1 loaf, 14 servings
Calories: 177
Fat: 4.6g
Fiber: 1.6g

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange rind
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 1 minute). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add banana, rind, and juice; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Stir in walnuts; spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 5 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: 1 loaf, 16 servings
Calories: 178
Fat: 5.4g
Fiber: 1.2g

1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 large egg white
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add the flour mixture to banana mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon the batter into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on rack. Note: To freeze individual slices, place in heavy-duty zip-top plastic bags. Remove excess air from bags; seal and freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, let stand at room temperature.

Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 1 slice)
Calories: 174
Fat: 5.3g
Fiber: .9g

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
3 medium-size ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
1 egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into an 8 1/2 -x4 1/2-x3-inch loafpan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: 16 (1/2–inch) slices
Calories: 96
Fat: 2.1g
Fiber: 1.7g

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 bananas)
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
Cooking spray

Glaze:
1/4 cup (2 ounces) block-style 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons water

Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare the banana bread, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk to combine. Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until mixture is well blended (about 1 minute). Add mashed banana, egg substitute, sour cream, and vanilla; beat until blended. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until moist. Gently fold in blueberries and lemon rind. Spoon batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool the bread 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove the bread from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. To prepare glaze, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and water, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over cooled bread.

Yield: 1 loaf, 16 servings
Calories: 176
Fat: 4.6g
Fiber: 1.1g

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light butter, softened
1 2/3 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
2 large egg whites
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine sugar and butter in a bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended. Add banana, milk, sour cream, and egg whites; beat well, and set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir well. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beating until blended. Spoon batter into 4 (5 x 2 1/2-inch) miniature loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pans. Let cool completely on wire racks. Note: To make one 9-inch loaf, spoon batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray; bake at 350º for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Yield: 1 loaf, 20 servings
Calories: 147
Fat: 2.2g
Fiber: 1.1g

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup light butter, softened
1 2/3 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas)
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
2 large egg whites
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine sugar and butter in a bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended. Add banana, milk, sour cream, and egg whites; beat well, and set aside. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir well. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beating until blended. Spoon batter into 4 (5 x 2 1/2-inch) miniature loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pans. Let cool completely on wire racks. Note: To make one 9-inch loaf, spoon batter into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray; bake at 350º for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Yield: 1 loaf, 20 servings
Calories: 147
Fat: 2.2g
Fiber: 1.1g

6 ounces thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 C. low-fat (1%) milk
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese
5 egg whites
1 egg
1 T. flour
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
16 slices (1/2 ounce each) day-old French bread
1 ounce Canadian bacon, thinly slivered
2 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/2 C.)

In a steamer, cook asparagus 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add bell pepper and cook 1 minute longer. Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, combine milk, Parmesan, egg whites, whole egg, flour, and mustard until smooth, about 1 minute. Lightly grease 9-inch square baking dish. Arrange 8 bread slices in a single layer in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with half of asparagus mixture. Top with half the bacon, then sprinkle with half the Cheddar. Repeat with remaining bread, asparagus mixture, bacon, and Cheddar. Gradually pour milk mixture over, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes (or overnight). Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake strata, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until top is golden and a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 369
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 3g

2 T. butter
1 medium onion
2 cups grated raw potato
1/2 cup water
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup diced corned beef (approximately 8-10 thin slices)
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
5 drops Tabasco sauce
chopped green onion or parsley to garnish

Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat and melt butter. Add onion, potato, water, salt, and pepper; stir well. Cover. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove lid, water should have disappeared and potato should be almost cooked. Sprinkle corned beef on top of potato mixture. Beat eggs and stir in Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Pour eggs over potatoes, stir and let set. Sprinkle with parsley or green onions. Serve immediately. Variations: Black Forest Ham can be substituted for corned beef. Top with grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese if you wish.

Yields: 4 Servings
Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Calories: 222
Fat: 11.6g
Fiber: 1.8g

1 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Splenda
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 pinch salt
1 1/4 cups Mashed Bananas (approx. 3 large bananas)
1 T. Canola Oil
1/3 cup Reduced Fat Buttermilk
2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9X5 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Blend the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside. Mash Bananas. Add oil, buttermilk and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Mix well. Pour banana mixture into dry ingredients. Stir until just mixed. Add chopped walnuts. Stir until just mixed. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45-55 minutes or until rich brown and the center is set.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 160
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g

1 C. water
1 C. 2% reduced-fat milk
1/2 C. sugar
2 T. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. yellow cornmeal
1 T. vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually add cornmeal, stirring constantly with a whisk. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes. Add vanilla and eggs, stirring well with a whisk. Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Spoon about 1/3 C. batter into pan. Cook 2 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining batter.

Yield: 9 servings
Serving size: 1 cake

Calories: 192
Fat: 5.1g
FIber: 1.7g

Compote:
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Dash of ground cinnamon
1 (12-ounce) bag assorted frozen berries

Polenta:
3 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup dry instant polenta
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

To prepare compote, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add honey, juice, cinnamon, and berries; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Keep warm. To prepare polenta, bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly add polenta, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in sugar and salt, and cook 5 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Serve with compote.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 2/3 cup polenta and 1/3 cup compote

Calories: 285
Fat: 4.9g
Fiber: 3.9g

3 tsp. olive oil
1/4 C. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 C. fresh asparagus pieces
1/2 C. canned or frozen artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 C. sugar snap peas, strings pulled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 tsp. dried basil
pepper
salt
3/4 C. egg substitute or 3 eggs
1 T. plain low-fat yogurt
1 T. grated Parmesan cheese

Heat 1 tsp. of the oil in a skillet and cook the onion 2 or 3 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in the asparagus, artichoke hearts, peas, basil, and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until tender but still slightly crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside. Preheat the broiler. Beat the egg substitute or eggs with the yogurt and another pinch of pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a heavy bottom skillet. Pour in the egg mixture and cook until just set on the bottom but still wet on the top, 1 minute. Scatter the vegetables over the top and set in the oven to finish cooking, 2 minutes. Dust the top with the Parmesan cheese, cut into wedges and serve.

Yield: 2 servings
Calories: 126
Fat: 3g
Fiber: 2g

3 1/2 C. Water
1/2 C. Yellow Cornmeal — (3 Oz)
1 C. Rolled Oats — (3 Oz)
2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Salt
2 1/2 T. Sugar
1 T. Vanilla Extract
1/2 C. Raisins

Lightly spray an 11 x 7″ baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Bring water to a boil in a med saucepan over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine cornmeal, oats, cinnamon, salt, and sugar, mixing well. Add to boiling water, stirring briskly with a fork or wire whisk to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and raisins. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan. Cover and chill overnight. Cut chilled mixture into 8 even pieces. Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spray it lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Place patties in skillet and cook until crisp on both sides, turning several times. Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup or spread with your favorite jam.

Splenda would probably work in this, reducing the calories per cake by 15.

Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 121
Fat: 1g
Fiber: .8g