These delicious Bavarian pretzel rolls can be shaped either into a pretzel shape, tight knot or simple bun shape. You can stuff the buns with your favorite sandwich ingredients or just eat them as they are. This is one of those recipes that is not hard to make, but makes you feel a great sense of accomplishment when looking at the finished product.

Bavarian Pretzel Rolls recipe – 196 calories

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons warm milk
1 1/3 cups warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup light brown sugar
kosher salt or pretzel salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking soda
2 quarts cold water

Preparation:
1. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with a dough hook (or in a small bowl if using a bread machine), mix 1/3 cup of the warm water with the yeast and let stand until foamy.
2. Add the remaining cup of warm water along with milk, melted butter and sugar, and swirl to dissolve the sugar.
3. If using a bread machine add the mixture to the bread machine at this point and continue. Add the flour and mix on the dough cycle or medium-low speed.
4. Remove the dough from the bread machine once it forms a nice a firm, pliable dough ball. Add more flour if necessary.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured table and knead for about 2 minutes. Roll into a 2 foot long log and cut into 12 even pieces.
6. Cover the dough with plastic and a damp cloth and let sit for about 10 minutes.
7. Pat the dough into rolls or form knots and arrange on a lightly floured surface about an inch apart. Cover with a lightly oiled plastic wrap and let the pretzels rest for about 30 more minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 425° F. Lightly oil 2 baking sheets.
9. In a large stockpot, bring the cold water to a boil and add the baking soda.
10. Drop two rolls into the boiling water and boil for no more then 30 seconds, turning once.
11. Carefully remove using a slotted spoon or tongs, and hold above the pot and let drain.
12. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining rolls.
13. Arrange the rolls on the oiled baking sheets and bake on the upper and middle racks of the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until browned all over. Shift the pans from top to bottom and back to front halfway through, for even baking.
14. Let the rolls cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a rack.
15. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 196
Total fat: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 5.4 mg
Sodium: 2581.5 mg
Total carbs: 38.2 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 4.7 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

Photo credit: scaredy_kat

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Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe – 137 calories

Ingredients:
4 cups flour
4 teaspoons butter
1 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons yeast
2 teaspoons salt
garlic powder, to taste

Preparation:
1. In your bread machine or stand mixer, mix 4 cups flour, 4 teaspoons butter, 1 1/3 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons yeast, 2 teaspoons salt.
2. Divide into 16 peices.
3. Cover and let rise for about 45 minutes (until doubled in size).
4. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
5. Melt the remaining 2 teaspoons butter in a bowl and thinly brush the breadsticks.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes (or until golden brown).
7. Brush with butter again and top with garlic powder to taste.

Servings: 16

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 137
Total fat: 1.8 g
Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
Sodium: 305.2 mg
Total carbs: 26 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 3.8 g
Weight Watchers points: 3

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This is a delicious recipe that’s very low fat but tastes like chocolate cake. If you find the batter to be too dry to incorporate all the ingredients, you can up the nonfat sour cream to 1/2 cup or add a small container of fat-free vanilla yogurt.

Low Fat Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe – 76 calories

Ingredients:
1 cup zucchini, unpeeled and grated
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup Splenda granular
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg white, whipped
1/4 cup nonfat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven at 350° F.
2. Prepare a 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and flour; set aside.
3. Combine the sugar, Splenda, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and cocoa in a mixing bowl.
4. Combine the zucchini, egg white and sour cream in another mixing bowl.
5. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients just until moistened.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for about 60 minutes.

Servings: 16 slices

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 76
Total fat: 0.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
Sodium: 125.4 mg
Total carbs: 16,9 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Protein: 2.1 g
Weight Watchers points: 1

Photo credit: ComeUndone

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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

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cereal, flour, cinnamon, sugar, baking soda and baking powder.
3. In a large bowl, combine the carrots, raisins, milk, egg, applesauce, margarine and orange rind.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Spoon the mixture into 12 lightly greased muffin tins (do not use paper muffin liners).
6. Bake for about 20 minutes (or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, or when the tops are firm to the touch).

Servings: 12 muffins

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 161
Calories from fat: 28
Total fat: 3.1g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Sodium: 213mg
Total carbs: 32.6g
Dietary fiber: 4.9g
Protein: 5.4g
WW points: 3

Photo credit: Thorsten

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These rolls are really good! They’re easy to make, but look like you have worked very hard on them.

Crescent Rolls recipe – 193 calories

Ingredients:
7 cups flour
2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk, warm
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water

Preparation:
1. Dissolve the yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar in the warm water.
2. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix the milk, butter, remaining sugar and salt.
4. Add 2 cups flour, mixing well.
5. Add the beaten eggs and yeast. Beat well.
6. Add the remaining flour (or enough to make a soft dough).
7. Cover the dough and let rest for about 20 minutes.
8. Knead the dough on a lightly floured board, then place in a greased bowl.
9. Cover and let rise until double in bulk.
10. Punch down and divide the dough into thirds. Roll into a 12″ diameter circle, cut the circle into 16 pie-shaped pieces.
11. Starting with the wide end, roll up into crescent shapes.
12. Place the crescent rolls on a greased cookie sheet (don’t crowd – the rolls need plenty of room) and let rise for about 1 hour, covering lightly with plastic wrap.
13. Bake in a preheated 375º F oven for about 10-12 minutes (or until golden brown).

Servings: 24

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 193
Calories from fat: 38
Total fat: 4.3g
Cholesterol: 35mg
Total carbs: 33.3g
Dietary fiber: 1.1g
Protein: 5.1g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: GaylaJ

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These muffins are delicious – they’re very moist on the inside and somewhat crusty on the outside. If you love pears, give this recipe a try!

Pear Bran Muffins recipe – 158 calories

Ingredients:
1 (16 ounce) can Bartlett pears in light syrup (or fresh pears if available), drained and diced
1 1/4 cups 100% all-bran cereal
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup canola oil or applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 cup sugar

Preparation:
1. Combine the pears, bran cereal and skim milk. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. Mix together the sugar, flour and baking powder.
3. Add the egg and oil or applesauce to the pear mixture.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients just until moistened.
5. Fill 12 greased muffin tins 3/4 full. You can sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before baking if you want.
6. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 18-20 minutes.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 158
Calories from fat: 48
Total fat: 5.4g
Cholesterol: 17mg
Total carbs: 27.5g
Fiber: 2.7g
Protein: 2.9g
WW points: 3

Photo credit: GaylaJ

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East African Bread (Chapati) recipe – 158 calories

Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
warm water, as needed

Preparation:
1. If the ingredients have been in the refrigerator, allow them to come to room temperature.
2. In a bowl, mix the flour with the salt.
3. Slowly add enough water to make a thick dough.
4. Mix in one spoonful of oil.
5. Knead the dough for a few minutes on a cool surface, adding a few spoonfuls of dry flour.
6. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a clean cloth and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
7. Lightly grease a griddle or skillet with cooking oil and preheat.
8. Divide the dough into 6 orange-sized balls and flatten them into six-inch circles. Fry them in the griddle or skillet until each side is golden brown and spotted, turning once.
9. Serve them with butter and any soup, stew or curry dish.

Servings: 6

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 158
Calories from fat: 10
Total fat: 1.2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 31.8g
Fiber: 1.1g
Protein: 4.3g
WW points: 3

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If you’re tired of the usual banana and raisin muffin recipes, you must try these moist, delicious and healthy banana orange muffins. They’re ready in less than 30 minutes, are low sodium, low fat, and have a wonderful flavor. I know I will be making these for breakfast again!

Banana Orange Muffins recipe – 143 calories

Ingredients:
3/4 cup (about 2 medium) ripe bananas, mashed
1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats (uncooked)
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
8 ounces plain nonfat yogurt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup raisins, chopped (optional) or dates (optional)

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper baking cups (or lightly spray the bottoms only with cooking spray).
3. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and raisins or dates (if using); mix well.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the bananas, yogurt, egg whites, vegetable oil and orange peel; blend well.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened (do not overmix).
6. Fill the muffin cups until they’re almost full.
7. Bake for about 20-22 minutes (or until the muffins turn golden brown).
8. Cool the muffins in the pan on a wire rack for about 5 minutes; remove from the pan.

Servings: 12

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 143
Calories from fat: 27
Total fat: 3.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 24.6g
Fiber: 1.6g
Protein: 4.6g
WW points: 3

Photo credit: Luv 2 Bake

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This has got to be my favorite muffin recipe… These mildly sweet and moist muffins are light, full of blueberries and absolutely delicious!

Delicious Blueberry Muffins recipe – 166 calories

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, at room temperature
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, mixed with
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.
2. Grease 18 regular-size muffin cups (or 12 large size muffin cups).
3. In a bowl, mix the butter until creamy. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy and pale.
4. Add the eggs (one at a time, beating well after each).
5. Beat in the baking powder, salt and vanilla.
6. Using a spoon, fold in half of the flour, then half of the milk into batter; repeat with the other halves.
7. Fold in the blueberries.
8. Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups and sprinkle the topping onto each muffin.
9. Bake for about 20-30 minutes (until golden brown and springy to touch).

Servings: 18

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 166
Calories from fat: 55
Total fat: 6.1g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Total carbs: 25.9g
Fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 2.6g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: Redsie

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These are some very tasty and filling muffins that you can prepare ahead and then just heat in the microwave before serving. If you like spicy foods, you can add some chopped green chili peppers to the mixture.

Sausage Breakfast Muffins recipe – 191 calories

Ingredients:
2 lbs bulk breakfast sausage or Chorizo sausage
3 cups shredded cheese
4 cups Bisquick
6 eggs
2 cups cornmeal
3 1/2 cups milk

Preparation:
1. Line muffin tins with paper liners, and set aside.
2. Fry, crumble and drain the sausage.
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
4. Mix together the cornmeal, Bisquick, milk and eggs.
5. Add the shredded cheese and the drained sausage, stirring well.
6. Ladle the filling into the prepared muffin tins, filling almost to top.
7. Bake for about 13-17 minutes.
8. Allow to cool completely.
9. Store in the freezer in a large airtight container, or place each muffin in a sandwich bag, then placing a dozen in a large ziploc bag. When ready to serve, microwave on high for about 1 1/2 minutes.

Servings: 48

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 191
Calories from fat: 107
Total fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Total carbs: 12.1g
Fiber: 0.6g
Protein: 8.5g
WW points: 5

Photo credit: Pam-I-Am

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