Jennifer Iserloh

 

 

 

 

 

Recipe Makeovers


Love a not-so-healthy recipe? Give it a makeover by substituting more health-conscious ingredients.

 

1 c butter for baking:

  • 1 c applesauce or prune purée.

1 c whole milk:

  • 1 c low-fat milk (1%).

1 c whipping cream:

  • 1 c evaporated skim milk cream.

1 egg:

  • 2 egg whites or ¼ c egg substitute.

1 c oil for basting:

  • 1 c fruit juice or low fat stock.

1 c sour cream:

  • 1 c low-fat plain yogurt. 

White pasta:

  • Whole wheat or multigrain pasta.

Bacon:

  • Canadian bacon, turkey bacon or lean prosciutto.
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Yummy Sweet Treats

Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 11:46


Slender Blondie Brownies with Walnuts,
Chocolate Chips, and Prunes

With this healthier version of the brownie, you won't have to sneak around with your sweets.

You'll Need:

Nonstick cooking spray
¾ cup white whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
¼ cup canola oil
2/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ chopped prunes
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup bittersweet chocolate morsels

 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. 
  2. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt onto a piece of waxed paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the oil and sugar until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in the egg whites and vanilla. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Fold in the prunes, walnuts, and morsels.
  4. Spread the batter in the pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist-looking crumbs. Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 12 pieces and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

Per serving (1 piece): 169 calories, 2 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates, 7.2 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 81 mg sodium. 


Sinful Chocolate Cake Made with Raisins
and Bittersweet Morsels

This moist, dense, yet soft cake is so rich it doesn’t need icing. It’s like a devil’s food cake without all the devilish fat. 

You'll Need:

Nonstick cooking spray
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup raisins
1 cup boiling water
½ cup fat-free sour cream
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
½ cup bittersweet chocolate morsels
¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

 

  1. Preheat the over to 350°F. Coat a 9 x 12-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. Place the cocoa and raisins in a small bowl with the boiling water. Set aside.
  3. Place the sour cream and baking powder in a coffee mug. Stir and set aside.
  4. Place the brown sugar, chocolate morsels, oil, egg whites, and vanilla in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until smooth.
  5. Add the cocoa raisin mixture. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the sugar mixture.
  6. Add the flour, alternating with the sour cream mixture in two additions.
  7. Transfer the batter to the casserole dish and bake 20-25 minutes, until the center of the cake springs back to the touch or a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. 

Per serving (1 slice): 198 calories, 3 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates, 7.3 g fat (2 g saturated), 1 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 210 mg sodium. 

Adapted from "Secrets of A Skinny Chef," by Jennifer Iserloh, Rodale Books.

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