Free low calorie recipes!
Here’s a great recipe for baby carrots - because of the sauce that gets absorbed into them, the carrots will have a very nice texture and flavor. Very simple and tasty, this recipe will be appreciated even by those who don’t like carrots!
Maple Brown Sugar Baby Carrots recipe - 188 calories
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs baby carrots
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/3 cup water
salt and pepper, to taste
I grew up with these cookies and was so happy to find this recipe during the holidays. They are absolutely delicious, they just melt in your mouth!
The recipe requires a little work, but I can guarantee the end result is worth it!
Stellas (Old-Fashioned Cookies) recipe - 152 calories
Ingredients:
3 cups sifted flour
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 cup pecans, very finely chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
A wonderful recipe for carrot bran muffins that are low in fat, yet have a delicious buttery taste. The moist (but fluffy) texture and the yummy cinnamon flavor make this one of my favorite muffin recipes ever!
Carrot Bran Muffins recipe - 161 calories
Ingredients:
1 cup carrots, grated
2/3 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups all-bran cereal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 3/4 cups skim milk, with
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 orange, rind of, grated
If you like new flavors and experimenting in the kitchen, try this chicken recipe. It’s very moist, and the marinade gives it a very interesting taste.
Mahogany Chicken recipe - 186 calories
Ingredients:
2-3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup coffee
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2-3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
This cake is delicious, especially served while it’s still warm. It’s wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Granny Smith Apple Cake recipe - 182 calories
Ingredients:
3 medium granny smith apples, cored, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
