Carrot Pineapple Muffins

This morning we tried a new recipe. This will be a great one to use during the school year for those busy mornings. They would need to made in advance so the kids can grab n' go. They aren't very sweet but very moist. A much healthy alternative to pop tarts and mattie loves them!

Carrot-Pineapple Muffins

8 ounces crushed pineapple in juice -- undrained
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup skim milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup carrot -- finely shredded
1/2 cup golden raisins

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

Drain pineapple, reserving juice for another use. Press pineapple between paper towels to remove excess moisture; set aside.

Combine flours and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; make a well in center of mixture.

Combine milk and next 3 ingredients; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moist.

Stir in pineapple, carrot, and raisins. Divide batter evenly among muffing cups coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from pans immediately.

Yield: 18 muffins, serving size: 1 muffin

NI: Calories 113; Fat 2 gm; fiber 1.5 gm

2 points

Recipe By: WW The Secrets of Success

Cake Balls

During the school year one of our parents made cake balls and sent them in with her child. They were so yummy, we had to make them for ourselves. I was very surprised to see how easy they were to make.

First, I found a few helpers.

Here are the ingredients you will need. One cake mix, frosting, and almond bark (or any chocolate coating). Also the things to make your cake.
Prepare your cake using the directions from the box. Bake in a 9 x 13. Once the cake is finished baking, cool slightly and then crumble up finely.
Try not to leave large chunks.

Add one regular size tub of icing and mix well.

This is the most time consuming part. Form the cake mixture into balls. I put mine in the freezer for a little while to make the dipping easier. I've heard people try it all different ways. Whatever works for you.

Melt your Almond Bark. I like using a double boiler but the instructions say you can microwave. Dip your balls into the chocolate. Cool on wax paper. They harden up pretty fast. I like to keep mine at room temperature. They literally melt in your mouth.

You can use any cake box combination. We used chocolate fudge and coconut pecan icing. I've also tried red velvet and cream cheese icing. I've also heard that spice cake with cream cheese is great too!

Tonight's Dessert

Apple Crisp

4 cups sliced apples

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 water

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup all purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 8x8 (I used a 9 inch deep pie dish). Place apples in dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Pour water over all. In a bowl, cream together sugar and butter. Blend in flour. Sprinkle mixture evenly over apples. Bake 30-40 minutes, until apples are tender and crust is golden brown.

Thanks to Carrie from All Recipes. This was a very easy and delicious recipe!

Weigh-in Monday

O.K I really haven't posted recipes since restarting Weight Watchers again. So here is my first. Maybe I'll do better this week. This is a recipe I came up with on my own, but most of the time I find most of my recipes online. I am not a breakfast person, but I really like this one.

1/2 cup of egg whites
green peppers and fresh tomatoes; chopped
1 small can of mushrooms
3 slices of turkey pepperoni
1/2 oz. of reduced fat cheddar cheese; grated
salt and pepper to taste

Saute peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and pepperoni in a small frying pan with Pam. Season with salt and pepper. Spread veggies in pan and pour egg whites on top. Sprinkle with cheese. Place in the oven and bake at 350 until egg is firm. I then put it on broil for just a minute to brown the cheese a little. mmmmm....good. This recipe only as 140 cal, 3 grams of fat, and 1 fiber. 3 WW points.

This is so easy and you can add or substitute any items like turkey bacon, onions, or whatever you like.

*Weight lost to date......5 pounds!