Good choices include veggie sticks with a low fat dip, fruit slices frozen for extra crunch, air popped popcorn, pretzels, whole wheat pita chips with hummus or low
fat cheese slices.
With low - fat whole grain crackers, low
fat cheese slices, and lean turkey lunch meat it only takes me a few minutes to cut the meat and cheese up into nice little squares and give everyone a «sandwich building kit» of their own.
Not exact matches
For lunch yesterday, I brought a baked potato and on top I put leftover sloppy Jo's and a
slice of Alpine Lace Reduced
Fat swiss
cheese.
Burgers -1 pound of ground beef (I bought 83 % lean, 17 %
fat)-1 large chipotle pepper, finely chopped, about a tablespoon of reserved adobo sauce -1 / 2 tsp cumin -1 / 2 tsp garlic powder -1 / 2 tsp each salt & pepper - Pepper jack
cheese - Red onion, thinly
sliced into rings -3 jalapeños,
sliced - honey - Slider buns
Ingredients Lemon garlic aioli -1 / 2 cup of mayo - Juice of 1/2 lemon -2 garlic cloves - pinch of salt Burgers - 1 pound of ground beef (I used 83 % lean 17 %
fat)- thick, center cut bacon - brown sugar - Roma Tomatoes,
sliced - Red onion, thinly
sliced into rings - cheddar
cheese - Slider buns What to do - to candy the bacon, toss bacon with 1/3 cup of brown sugar in the large bowl.
Cooking oil spray 2
slices sprouted whole - grain bread (like Ezekiel 4:9) 2
slices (1.5 ounces) low -
fat cheddar
cheese 1/2 tomato,
sliced 1/2 cup baby spinach
1 1/4 lbs tuna steak, skin and dark edges trimmed 4 Tbsp teriyaki sauce 1 scallion, chopped 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 can (6 oz) unsweetened pineapple
slices 2
slices (2 oz) low -
fat mozzarella
cheese, halved 4 leaves lettuce 4 sesame seed sandwich buns
These buckwheat sweet potato burgers are not the big
fat, smelly, greasy burgers covered in
cheese, bacon, fried onions all cozied up between two
slices of spongy white bread.
6 chicken breasts, bone in 1 quart apple juice 1/4 cup salt 2 tbsp garlic, minced 4
slices of bacon, crumbled and
fat reserved 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced 2 tsp garlic, minced (I didn't double mention, this is used in the stuffing, above is for the brine) 3 oz fresh spinach 5 oz feta
cheese crumb 1/2 roma tomato, diced 20 turns of fresh black pepper
1 large eggplant, cut into 1» square pieces 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided Salt & pepper, to taste 4 oz dry wheat spaghetti 1 cup red onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 lb hot Italian turkey or chicken sausage (make sure to get the spicy kind), casings removed 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 cup 2 % reduced
fat shredded Mozzarella
cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese, divided 1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs a few basil leaves for garnish,
sliced (optional)
2 (15.5 ounce) cans black beans 2 cups low -
fat cottage
cheese 3 tablespoons almond butter 1 garlic clove,
sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 cup fresh parsley 2 tablespoons orange zest Freshly ground black pepper to taste 10 - 12 stalks of celery, cut into thirds
INGREDIENTS 2
slices bacon 1 sweet onion,
sliced thinly 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 8 ounces ground beef (80 % lean 20 %
fat) Salt Pepper 1 brioche bun Unsalted butter 2
slices Gruyère
cheese 1 tomato,
sliced Arugula
1 brioche bun 1 tablespoon butter, melted Oil 4 ounces ground beef (80 % lean, 20 %
fat) 2
slices sharp cheddar
cheese 1 leaf butter lettuce 2 thin
slices tomato
Serves 6 Total Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of orzo, dry 1 pound of precooked shrimp, defrosted (wild - caught is best) 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 Teaspoons of Old Bay, divided 1 Cup of grape tomatoes,
sliced in half 1 Cup of golden tomatoes,
sliced in half 5 Scallions, chopped (white and green parts) 1 Cup Parsley, chopped Juice of 3 lemons 1/2 Teaspoon salt Pepper to taste 1/4 Cup reduced -
fat feta
cheese Top with fresh avocado
1 cup Canola oil 2 La Tortilla Factory Gluten Free, Wheat Free Wraps, Ivory Teff 1 cup
fat - free refried black beans, heated 1/2 cup Cotija
cheese or reduced
fat feta, crumbled 1/2 cup queso quesadilla or low -
fat Monterey jack 1 cup shredded white cabbage 1 medium tomato,
sliced 1-1/2 cup (4 ounces) rotisserie chicken meat, shredded 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro Garnish ideas: salsa fresca,
sliced avocado
16 oz Cremini (baby portobello) mushrooms,
sliced 1 small bunch kale, chopped (about 4 cups) 1 1/2 cups
fat - free, lower - sodium chicken or vegetable broth) 1 1/2 cups
fat - free or low
fat milk (can also sub unsweetened non-dairy milks) 4 - 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 shallots, peeled and minced 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded
cheese, plus and extra handful for the topping (I chose Trader Joe's Shredded Swiss and Gruyère blend) 1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely grated fresh Parmigiano - Reggiano
cheese, divided 1 pound whole wheat macaroni or other small noodle Olive oil, salt, pepper 1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs Optional: red pepper flakes, dried thyme, and garlic powder for the topping
Couscous and Feta - Stuffed Peppers Adapted from Epicurious Vegetable - oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups
fat - free chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup couscous 4 extra-large or 5 large bell peppers, mixed colors (or 6 smallish bell peppers) 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then
sliced across thinly 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then
sliced across thinly 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (I left this out because I don't like nor have fennel seed... to each her own) 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 4 oz crumbled feta
cheese (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons tomato paste (I only used 2 because 3 seemed like a lot for a strong flavor like tomato paste) Preheat oven to 350 °F.
Calories are reduced by grilling the eggplant
slices instead of frying them, and when preparing the white sauce eggs are omitted, and lowfat / nonfat milk and
cheese are used instead of their full -
fat counterparts.
4 Cups Chopped Ripe Tomatoes 3 Cups Peeled & Chopped Cucumbers 2 Medium Red Onion, Peeled & Chopped (or
Sliced) 15 to 20 Gaeta or Kalamata Olives, Pitted &
Sliced in Half 4 Ounces Reduced
Fat Feta
Cheese Dressing: 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Salt & Pepper to Taste 1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large leek, light green and white portions 1 large shallot,
sliced thin 1/2 lb leftover cooked asparagus, cut into one inch lengths 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 8 - ounce tube refrigerated reduced
fat crescent rolls 3 Roma tomatoes,
sliced thin and drained on paper towels 2 cups shredded cheddar
cheese 3 eggs, beaten
olive oil 1/2 cup thinly
sliced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 5 cups broccoli florets 1 1/4 cups 1 % milk 1 cup shredded reduced -
fat Swiss
cheese 2 tsp.
150g bag kale, washed and dried, leaves stripped off stalks and chopped into strips 75g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried 3 — 4 spring onions, thinly
sliced 50g pumpkin seeds, toasted in a dry pan until they pop 150g low
fat cottage
cheese 1/2 pomegranate, seeds removed 1 ripe avocado pear, halved, stoned, peeled and cut into
slices Sumac to sprinkle Ground black pepper 1 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil Half a lemon
can of crescent rolls (I used reduced
fat) 8 - 10
slices of bacon, fried and crumbled OR your choice of breakfast meat (ham, sausage, etc.) 6 - 8 eggs, beaten 2 cups shredded
cheese (jack, cheddar, colby — whatever you have on hand) 2 - 3 tbsp milk salt and pepper, to taste cooking spray
Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper 4 Flatout light wrap (or flour tortillas, Almond Flour or Coconut Flour Wraps) 1 cup reduced
fat shredded cheddar
cheese 1/2 cup dill pickles 1 tomato,
sliced 1 cup lettuce
Skinny Taco DipServings: 24 • Serving Size: 1 / 24th of dip • Old Points: 2 pts • Points +: 2 ptsCalories: 59.2 •
Fat: 3.6 g • Protein: 2.2 g • Carb: 4.7 g • Fiber: 0.6 g Ingredients: 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia cream cheese 8 oz reduced fat sour cream 16 oz jar mild salsa1 / 2 packet taco seasoning 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded fine 2 large tomatoes, seeds removed and diced 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese 2.25 oz sliced black olives Directions: In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mix
Fat: 3.6 g • Protein: 2.2 g • Carb: 4.7 g • Fiber: 0.6 g Ingredients: 8 oz 1/3 less
fat Philadelphia cream cheese 8 oz reduced fat sour cream 16 oz jar mild salsa1 / 2 packet taco seasoning 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded fine 2 large tomatoes, seeds removed and diced 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese 2.25 oz sliced black olives Directions: In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mix
fat Philadelphia cream
cheese 8 oz reduced
fat sour cream 16 oz jar mild salsa1 / 2 packet taco seasoning 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded fine 2 large tomatoes, seeds removed and diced 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese 2.25 oz sliced black olives Directions: In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mix
fat sour cream 16 oz jar mild salsa1 / 2 packet taco seasoning 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded fine 2 large tomatoes, seeds removed and diced 1 cup reduced
fat shredded cheddar cheese 2.25 oz sliced black olives Directions: In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mix
fat shredded cheddar
cheese 2.25 oz
sliced black olives Directions: In a large bowl combine cream
cheese, sour cream, salsa and taco seasoning and mix well with an electric mixer.
2 tablespoons tequila lime seasoning (available at most grocery stores in spice aisle) 10 ounces flat iron steak 1 tablespoon Canola oil, plus more for brushing 1 small yellow onion, thinly
sliced 1 red bell pepper,
sliced 1 yellow bell pepper,
sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 package La Tortilla Factory Low Carb, High Fiber Tortillas, Made With Whole Wheat, Original Size 1-3/4 cups grated low -
fat pepper Jack
cheese, divided 1 - 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno Garnish idea: fresh salsa
16 1 1/2 Inch Chunks Of Watermelon, Seeds Removed 16 Small Ripe Cherry Tomatoes 16 Small Fresh Basil Leaves 16 1 Inch
Slices Of Low
Fat Feta
Cheese
Ricotta
cheese is a good source of low -
fat protein... and if you serve these pancakes with mixed berries and
sliced bananas instead of syrup... then you've kept things on the healthy side.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per
slice) White Bread = 70 calories, 1g
fat, 2g protein 14g carbs, 0.5 g fiber «Healthified» Bread (with cream
cheese) = 45 calories, 3.3 g
fat, 3.5 g protein, 0.4 g carbs, 0g fiber (66 %
fat, 31 % protein, 3 % carbs)
13.25 oz box dry whole wheat linguine 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 3 bell peppers,
sliced thinly into strips (I used 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 orange) 1 large yellow onion, halved and
sliced thinly into strips 2 1/2 Tbsp fajita seasoning, divided 1 1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled & deveined 10 oz can enchilada sauce 4 oz reduced
fat cream
cheese
You can add a small amount of jalapeno
slices, but I wouldn't add cheddar
cheese to the dough, as the
fat in the
cheese might influence the dough's texture.
PROTEIN: 1 cup skim or soy milk 6oz plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup nonfat cottage
cheese 1/4 cup nonfat ricotta or cream
cheese 1
slice reduced
fat cheese 1/4 cup reduced
fat shredded
cheese 1/4 cup of egg whites 3oz chicken, turkey, or fish 1/2 cup cooked beans or lentils 1/4 package of tofu or tempeh
1/4 cup (2 ounces) light cream
cheese spread with chives 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 La Tortilla Factory Non-GMO Flour Tortillas, Soft Taco Size or Non-GMO Wraps, Traditional Flour 6
slices oven - roasted turkey 2 large green lettuce leaves 2
slices low
fat Swiss
cheese 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 4
slices avocado
2 La Tortilla Factory Low Carb, High Fiber Tortillas, Made With Whole Wheat, Large Size 4
slices deli -
sliced roasted turkey breast 4
slices deli -
sliced ham 2
slices low -
fat Cheddar
cheese 2
slices low -
fat Monterey Jack
cheese 1 cup mixed baby greens 4
slices roasted red pepper salt and pepper to taste
(If you
slice it thin and hold it up to the light it looks translucent) Ours is made from full -
fat jersey milk just like the rest of our
cheese.
2 tablespoons butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 package (1 pound) frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed 12 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 cups reduced -
fat sour cream 1 package (4 to 5 ounces) soft goat
cheese, room temperature 4 scallions, thinly
sliced
It
slices and grates... all without the
fat or allergy issues that so many other plant based
cheeses seem to have.
4
slices bacon 2 shallots, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 white potatoes, skin left on, cubed, about 4 cups 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets, about 2 cups 1 tablespoon flour 3 cups vegetable stock 2 tablespoons
fat free plain greek yogurt salt and pepper, to taste 8 scallions, chopped 2 ounces extra sharp cheddar
cheese, shredded
I opted for
fat free cream
cheese and chopped up 2
slices of bacon finely and put it all in the blender YUM!
3 cups cooked freekeh, whole or cracked grain (cooled after cooking) 1 cup diced cucumber 1/2 cup pistachios, toasted 1/4 cup sultana or golden raisins 2 - 3 scallions, thinly
sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (if you don't have it, make your own) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup
fat - free or reduced
fat feta
cheese (optional; omit for vegan version)-RRB-
Spread 2 tablespoons of low -
fat cottage
cheese on the toast and arrange half the orange
slices on top.
On very rare occasions we have whole wheat biscuits with a breaded chicken patty or a reheated frozen «omelet» (Egg Beaters) with a quarter
slice of American low -
fat cheese.
Other similarly minor changes to Smart Snacks include allowing the sale of low - sodium canned vegetables and tweaking nutritional requirements to allow for the sale of «paired exempt foods» such as peanut butter and celery or reduced -
fat cheese with apple
slices.
Strawberry and Cream
Cheese Sandwich Slice some strawberries and serve them with low - fat cream cheese in a san
Cheese Sandwich
Slice some strawberries and serve them with low -
fat cream
cheese in a san
cheese in a sandwich.
Use flavorful low
fat toppings instead of the usual bacon and
cheese: try chutney, salsa,
slices of tomato and other veggies, and low -
fat versions of mayo or sour cream.
Rather than decorating cookies, some organizers plan to use Christmas - tree cookie - cutters on wheat bread, iced with low -
fat cream
cheese and decorated with
sliced veggies such as shredded carrots, mini-broccoli or cut up red peppers.
• 2 Ryvita or corn thins with
slice of low -
fat cheese and tomato • 40 g mini tub light Philli with carrot and celery sticks
WEEKEND Breakfast: 2 soft - poached eggs, with 30 g smoked salmon, 1/4 avocado and 1
slice wholegrain sourdough, plus a regular skim latte and a carrot, celery, apple, ginger and kale juice Morning tea: Low
fat Greek yoghurt with nuts and berries Lunch: Barley wrap with 1/4 avocado, grilled chicken, reduced
fat cheese, baby spinach and lite mayonnaise, plus a piece of fruit Afternoon tea: 1
slice of reduced
fat cheese with 2 wholegrain crackers or home - made banana and bran muffin Dinner: Pork and vegetable stir - fry with 3/4 cup of brown rice and 2 kiwi fruit.
To make this meal more waistline friendly, try substituting the pasta with thin
slices of courgette, making the white sauce with skimmed milk and substituting the regular
cheese with extra strong low
fat cheese — you'll get the same flavors but considerably fewer calories.
2
slices of mixed grain, seedy toast with 2 tbsp cottage
cheese / scraping of low -
fat Philadelphia cream
cheese and 1 tsp jam.