Turkey Reubens 1/4 cup nonfat Thousand Island salad dressing 8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread 8 ounces thinly sliced low-fat, low-sodium cooked turkey or chicken 1/2 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained 4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese (1 1/2 ounces) Vegetable oil spray Spread salad dressing on 4 slices of bread. Top remaining 4 slices … [Read more...] about Turkey Reubens
Low Fat Food
Bran Muffin Trifle
Bran Muffin Trifle 3 cups coarsely crumbled low-fat bran muffins (about 3 medium muffins) 4 cups assorted fresh fruit chunks 2 cups nonfat or low-fat vanilla or fruit- flavored yogurt Instructions: Place half the muffin crumbs in a 2 1/2-quart glass bowl or airtight container. Arrange fruit in 3 1/2 cup amounts in on top. Cover with remaining … [Read more...] about Bran Muffin Trifle
Low Fat Berry Trifle
Ingredients: 1 8oz package of low-fat cream cheese 2 cups fat-free milk 1 8.5oz package angel food cake (cut into 1-inch slices) 1 8oz package of whipped topping 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup raspberries or blueberries 1 package instant vanilla pudding (low-fat) Instructions: Beat cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric mixer. Slowly … [Read more...] about Low Fat Berry Trifle
Chocolate Banana Mousse
Chocolate Banana Mousse 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 Instructions: Place the milk, vanilla, sugar, cocoa powder and banana quarters in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a … [Read more...] about Chocolate Banana Mousse
Baked Brown Sugar Apples
Baked Brown Sugar Apples This is the perfect light dessert for winter days. Delicious as is, or with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt. Ingredients: 4 Granny Smith apples 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup raisins Cinnamon for sprinkling Instructions: Preheat oven to 325F. In a bowl, combine the raisins, pecans, brown … [Read more...] about Baked Brown Sugar Apples
Baked Pears with Cranberry Wine Sauce
This is a light and delicious dessert. You can also serve with a little fat-free frozen yogurt[no sugar added] or fat-free whipped topping. Ingredients: 4 ripe, firm dessert pears (peeled, cored and cut into quarters) 1/3 cup red wine 1/4 cup dried cranberries Cinnamon and nutmeg for sprinkling Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F. Place the pear … [Read more...] about Baked Pears with Cranberry Wine Sauce
All Vegetable Pasta Salad
All Vegetable Pasta Salad 10 ounces pasta shells 32 ounces mixed vegetables, frozen (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc) 1 medium white onions, half-ring sliced 1 cup italian salad dressing, low calorie 15 ounces canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning Cook pasta shells according to directions. … [Read more...] about All Vegetable Pasta Salad
Grand Marnier Fruit Salad
Grand Marnier Fruit Salad Ingredients: 1 peach, peeled 2 plums 24 green seedless grapes, cut in half 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 tablespoons grand Marnier Instructions: In a bowl mix the fruit, lemon juice, sugar and grand Marnier. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours for the fruit to absorb the liqueur. Spoon fruit … [Read more...] about Grand Marnier Fruit Salad
