Spaghetti Meatballs

This post is about a splendid little meal called spaghetti meatballs.

Not spaghetti and meatballs mind you...

spaghetti meatballs

Spaghetti Meatballs

 

1 1/2 lbs ground chicken

3 slices whole wheat bread

1 egg

6 ounces spaghetti (uncooked)

1 jar red pasta sauce

italian seasoning

garlic powder

onion powder

adoboe

 

Put the bread slices in a food processor and pulse until they form crumbs.  Cook the pasta according to directions, breaking into small pieces.  Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl (only use 2 tbsp of the sauce and reserve the rest).  Roll the mixture into large balls (I ended up making 11...which drove me crazy since it wasn't even!)  Place in a heated skillet.  Add water as needed to prevent sticking.  Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes or until the whole meatball is no longer pink.  Pour the rest of the sauce over the meatballs and simmer until heated through. 

 

It is the deliciousness of a classic Italian dish all packed into one ball of meat....and it is so easy to make!   

 

Go ahead, put this down on your dinner menu for the week.

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!





Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

You're welcome!

Oh wait...you didn't say thank you yet did you?

Well, you certainly will after reading this post!

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

 

 

 

2 small bananas mashed

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup oatmeal

1 egg white

 

Mix all of the ingredients together and spoon onto a greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

 

So simple...and yet so tasty!  And......wait for it......only 50 calories per cookie!

 

This recipe is brought to you by yours truly.  That's right!  I had a random brainstorm and it produced this wonderful concoction!

 

You're welcome :)

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!

Low Fat Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Once upon a time, a young girl began an intense love affair with banana bread.  She would eagerly anticipate the days when the bananas lingering in her kitchen would turn spotted and brown, knowing that her mother would soon bake them into the delicious treat.
Years later, that young girl has grown up and is able to make the sacred banana bread all on her own, with a few little twists....

Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins:  Low Fat!

  

4 tbsp butter or margerine

4 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup stevia-sugar baking blend

1 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)

2 eggs

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

 

 

The directions are simple...mix everything together and spoon into greased mini muffin tins!  Bake at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes. 

This recipe makes approximately 48-55 mini muffins with roughly 60 calories per muffin.

My mother claims that I make the best banana muffins every time and eats two everyday with her breakfast!  She isn't biased at all of course ;)

 

 

For a SUPER low fat banana muffin option, see recipe below...

 

2 tsbp margerine

6 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

3/4 cup stevia-sugar baking blend

1 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla

3 medium ripe bananas (mashed)

4 egg whites (or 6 tbsp liquid egg whites)

1 tsp cinnamon

 

Following this recipe will give you 40-45 calories per mini muffin. 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!



 





Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

I like food that is tasty.  I also like food that is healthy.  So when I find meals that are both tasty and healthy I eat them.  Here is a picture of tonight's dinner...

 

Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

 

1 jar spaghetti sauce

1 spaghetti squash

chicken meatballs

 

For the meatballs:

1 package of ground chicken

1 egg

two slices of whole wheat bread

italian seasoning

garlic powder

onion powder

adobo

 

Place the spaghetti squash on a pan and stick it into a 375 degree oven for 50 minutes.  Remove the squash and allow to cool for a few minutes.  Cut the squash in half longways with a serated knife and place flesh side down on the pan.  Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.  Take out the spaghetti squash and let it cool again.  Flip it over and remove the fleshy middle and seeds.  Run a fork along the inside of the squash to create the stringy spaghetti-like look.

NOTE!  Cooking times will vary according to squash size. 

Meanwhile.... 

Put the two slices of whole wheat bread in a food processor and pulse until they are all crumbs.  Mix the ground chicken, egg, bread, and spices in a medium bowl until well blended.  Using a small cookie dough scooper, scoop the meat into little balls and place in a pan.  Cook them over medium heat for about 20 minutes adding water as necessary to prevent burning and sticking.  Add the sauce and reduce heat to a simmer.  Cook on low for an additional 5-10 minutes. 

Put everything on a plate and eat it!

 

There are about 40 calories in one cup of cooked spaghetti squash....as opposed to the 220 found in regular cooked spaghetti!  

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!  



Banana Peanut Butter

What kind of crazy person wakes up at 6:30 on a Saturday to run a 5k????

Oh wait...that would be me....

On the bright side, I ate this for a pre-race breakfast

Whole Wheat Toast topped with 1 tbsp Banana Peanut Butter

 

That's right folks!  I said Banana Peanut Butter! 

 

Now, I know what you must be thinking...how can I make this delicious concoction of goodness?

 

Banana Peanut Butter

 

 

1 ripe banana cut into chunks

3-4 tbsp peanut butter 

(this time I used 3, but next time I think I'll try 4 for a stronger peanut butter flavor)

 

Just place the ingredients in a food processor and you're done!  Store extra in the fridge.

But here is my favorite part...only about 40 calories per tablespoon!  Now go make yourself a batch!

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor! 



Oven Fried Chicken

SO I made dinner tonight...and didn't realize until we had devoured everything that I should have taken pictures for this post.  I guess you guys will just have to use your imagination...

 

Oven Fried Chicken

 

 

2 split chicken breasts

whole wheat bread crumbs*

a couple squirts mustard

1 egg

dash paprika

dash salt

dash pepper

dash garlic powder

*I made my own bread crumbs by putting two slices of whole wheat bread in a mini food processor.  Then I put them on a lined baking sheet and baked them at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes. 

 

So the recipe is simple...

1) Clean chicken breasts

2) Whisk together the mustard and egg

3) Dip the chicken into the mustard/egg mixture

4) Combine the breadcrumbs with papriks, salt, pepper, and garlic powder

5) Coat the chicken with the breadcrumb mixture

6) Place chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to an hour at 400 degrees

7) EAT

 

I didn't really measure anything because that is just how I cook when I am winging a recipe (haha get it...winging...like chicken wing?  Go ahead, it's a knee slapper!)

 

Anyway, this is a tasty alternative to greasy, fatty, actual fried chicken.  I served it with garlic-cheddar mashed potatoes (if you want that recipe comment and I will post it another time) and lactose free macaroni and cheese (that was just for me...I guess I could post that too if anyone is interested).  For veggies we had broccoli and leftover brussell sprouts and corn! 

 

That was our family friday dinner! 

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!

Chocolate Oatmeal

Good morning!  Would you like some breakfast dessert? 

 

Chocolate Oatmeal

this sweet breakfast treat is brought to you by Chocolate Covered Katie

 

1/2 cup oatmeal

3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk

1 super ripe banana cut into small chunks

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp Domino Light Stevia Sugar Blend

 

Just throw all of the ingredients into a small pot and boil over medium heat for five minutes! 

 

(AND it's only 295 calories)

 

May the odds be ever in your flavor!