Secretly Healthy 87 Calorie Brownies!

Have you ever wished you could have a huge, luscious, rich, gooey, chocolatey brownie for under

100 calories? If you just screamed yes and began licking your computer screen then A. Stop, that's disgusting. B. It may be time for you to chill out about the calorie counting, but if that's what floats your boat then cool beans because... C. Today is your lucky day!

Excuse me for being a little repetitive with the zucchini bar thing, but I thought you might want to make these while you've still got all those giant zucchinis sitting in your garden. Because yes,


zucchini is the secret ingredient in these brownies. Not only are they completely void of butter or oil, but they also contain both fruit and veggies and they can even be gluten free. You're welcome. Good day.

• Secretly Healthy 87 Calorie Brownies
• Calories calculated for 15 bars (not counting the optional add-ins)
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• 2 cups finely grated zucchini (I firmly packed it in)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/3 cup applesauce (I used unsweetened)
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2/3 cup flour (I used Oat Flourimage: http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=yammsnosh04-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003LPKETS
  , but all-purpose flour would be fine)
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
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• Optional add-ins:
• -About a cup of chocolate chips and/or nuts
• -Frosting: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, and 1/2 cup peanut butter melted together
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• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9x13 inch pan. 
• Mix together the zucchini, sugar, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla.
• Stir together the remaining ingredients and add to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. 
• Stir in the chocolate chips and/or nuts if using. 
• Bake for about 55 minutes. 
• Frost with the frosting if desired.
• source:http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/
  
  

1800 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Monday

1800 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan is a little heavy and is normally considered ideal for men maintaining or women who are planning to put on some weight. This plan is designed in such a way that you can enjoy your favorite foods even if you are diabetic and a weight watcher.

Here is what you will eat on Mondays if you begin your plan on first day of the week.

Breakfast

 1 Cup 1% Milk

 1 Orange, medium

 1 1/4 Cups Cheerios Cereal

Morning Snack

 1 1/2 Cups Cantaloupe Melon

 1 Ounce Walnuts

Lunch

 Lemony Lentil Salad with Salmon

 1 Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, small

 1 Cup 1% Milk

 1 Fudgsicle, no sugar added

Afternoon Snack

 2 Tablespoons Prepared Hummus

 4 Ounces Carrot Sticks

Dinner

 3/4 Cup Cooked Brown Rice

 1 Cup Steamed Spinach

 Chili-Rubbed Steaks & Pan Salsa

 Zucchini-Walnut Loaf

*1800 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*

source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

Lemony Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Quick look

prep 25 min    cook 60 min
serves 24

Crust
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups fresh or partially thawed frozen blueberries



How to make it  1 hour, 25 minutes

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Coat a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-centimeter) baking dish with nonstick spray.

2
To make the crust: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter, oil, and sugar with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add the dry
ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish. Use a piece of plastic wrap to press it into an even layer.

3
Bake the crust, uncovered, until puffed and starting to brown around the edges, about 20 minutes.

4
To make the cream cheese filling: Blend the cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch with an electric mixer or in a food processor until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Beat or process until smooth. Spread the blueberries over the crust. Pour the cream cheese batter over the blueberries, spreading evenly.

5
Bake the bars until the filling has set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 24 bars with a sharp knife that has been coated with nonstick spray. One serving is 1 bar. The bars will keep, covered, in
the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.


Nutritional Information(per serving)
Calories: 140
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg
Sodium: 105mg
Carbs: 17g
Protein: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Naturally sweet blueberries stretch these bars’ creamy filling. Swapping out the traditional shortbread crust (made with white flour and a copious amount of butter) for a whole wheat crust, adds more fiber while reducing saturated fat.
source:http://www.rd.com/

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Saturday

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed to keep the blood sugar in control. Each meal in this plan has been designed carefully to keep your blood sugar in check.



Breakfast

 1 Cup Skim Milk
 1 Whole-Wheat English Muffin
 1 Tablespoon Creamy Peanut Butter
 1 Tablespoon Sugar-Free Jam
Morning Snack
 1 Orange, medium
 1 Fruit & Nut Granola Bar
1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan - Saturday

Lunch

 Southwestern Rice & Pinto Bean Salad
 1 Whole-Wheat Pita Bread, small
 Chocolate & Nut Butter Bites
Afternoon Snack
 8 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener
 1 Cup Watermelon

Dinner

 Pacific Sole with Oranges & Pecans
 2/3 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
 1 Cup Steamed Cauliflower
 1 Cup Grapes
*1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*
source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

Baked Tilapia with Spicy Tomato-Pineapple Relish

You can make this recipe with tilapia or any other mild white, flaky fish like cod or haddock. I top the fillets with a super-simple pineapple relish that has just three ingredients—and the entire dish is ready to serve in about 20 minutes.

PREP TIME:5 mins

TOTAL TIME:20 mins

This recipe makes 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS:



4 six-ounce tilapia fillets
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 cup crushed pineapple canned in 100% juice, well-drained
1 plum tomato, diced
1 teaspoon chili paste, such as sriracha (or more to taste)

PREPARATION:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat the foil with oil spray.
Place the tilapia fillets on the prepared baking sheet and season them with the salt.
In a small bowl, combine the pineapple, tomato, and chili paste. Divide the topping evenly among the tilapia fillets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tilapia flakes easily with a fork.
source:http://www.joybauer.com/

1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Wednesday

Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Wednesdays.



Breakfast

    1 Whole-Wheat English Muffin
    1 Cup Skim Milk
    1/2 Cup Blueberries
    1 Teaspoon Fat Free Cream Cheese
Morning Snack
    1 Apple, small
1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan - Wednesday

Lunch

    1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix
    1 Tablespoon Fat Free Blue Cheese Salad Dressing
    Hungarian Beef or chicken Goulash
    1/2 Cup Fresh Pineapple
    1 Slice Reduced-Calorie Oatmeal Bran Bread
Afternoon Snack
  6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt, Sweetened with Low-Calorie Sweetener

Dinner

    Stir-Fry Green Bean
    1 Cup Skim Milk
    Five-Spice Tilapia
    1/2 Cup Cooked Quinoa
    1 Nectarine, medium
*1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*
source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Thursday

Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Thursdays.

Breakfast
    1 Cup Skim Milk
    1/2 Cup Hot Oatmeal
    1 Ounce Dried Fruit
    1 Tablespoon Walnuts
Morning Snack
    1 Kiwi
1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Thursday

Lunch


    1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix
    Manhattan Crab Chowder
    1 Tablespoon Low Calorie Caesar Salad Dressing
    1 Slice Reduced-Calorie Oatmeal Bran Bread
    1 Cup Honeydew Melon
Afternoon Snack
    1 Cup Blackberries
    1 Cup Skim Milk
Dinner
    1/2 Cup Cooked Brown Rice
    Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts
    1/2 Cup Steamed Summer Squash
    1/2 Cup Mango
*1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*
source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Tuesday

Here is what you will eat on Diabetic Diet Tuesdays.

Breakfast

    1 Cup Skim Milk
    1/2 Banana, small
    1 Cup Bran Flakes Cereal
Morning Snack
    1 Fruit & Nut Granola Bar

Lunch

    Chopped Greek Salad with Chicken
    1 Whole-Wheat Bread
    Vanilla-Orange Freezer Pops
Afternoon Snack
    6 Ounces Nonfat Vanilla or Lemon Yogurt (sweetened with Splenda or other artificial sweetener)



Dinner

    1 Cup Steamed Brussels Sprouts
    Grilled Shrimps
    1/2 Cup Cooked Couscous
    1 Peach, medium
*1200 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*
source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan – Sunday

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed to keep the blood sugar in control. Each meal in this plan has been designed carefully to keep your blood sugar in check.

Breakfast

• 1 Cup Skim Milk

• 1 Plum

• Quick Breakfast Taco

Morning Snack

• 2 Whole-Grain Rice Cake

• 1 Hard Boiled Egg

1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet Plan - Sunday

Lunch

• 1 Veggie Burger

• 1 Whole-Wheat Roll

• 1 Cup Prepared Coleslaw

• 1 Apricot

Afternoon Snack

• 6 Ounces Carrot Sticks

• French Onion Dip

Dinner

• 1 Cup Skim Milk

• 1 Peach, medium

• 1 Cup Tossed Salad Mix

• 1 Tablespoon Vinegar & Oil Salad Dressing

• Roasted Halibut with Banana-Orange Relish

• 2/3 Cup Cooked Brown Rice

*1600 Calorie Diabetic Diet plan has been designed by Eating Well’s Nutrition & Culinary experts*

source:http://www.natural-health-news.com/