Diet Recipes Blog

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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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