Best Lunch Box for Work, School - Bento Lunchboxes - Pack Fast. Filling Snacks & "As Seen on the HG TV Show" Info! Hungry Girl - Wednesday Newsletter. Hi Curious, Great Q! There are some products that are SO good, but so hard to find, that they are absolutely worth ordering online. Here are my TOP ATE picks... 1. Vitalicious VitaTops - No question, VitaTops are the ultimate choice for online ordering. You can find some varieties in the freezer aisle of select supermarkets, but the best selection is on the Vitalicious website. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
The 411 on Freeze-Dried Fruit, Plus Late-Night-Snack Solutions! Hi Foggy, Great question! There's a very big difference between freeze-dried fruit and standard dried fruit. Freeze-dried fruit has been zapped of its moisture; it's light and crispy and not too much smaller than its original size. Regular dried fruit, on the other hand, is dense, chewy, and a shriveled version of its former self -- think raisins and dried cranberries.
If the package doesn't clearly say freeze-dried on the front, turn it around and check out the ingredients list. At the supermarket? Funky Monkey is my favorite brand -- so many fun flavors! The Wonderful Recipe from Oz, Plus Road-Trip Tips! Hi Susan, Sounds like it's gonna be a fun trip! And planning ahead is key, so you're on the right track. To help you out, I'm sharing TONS of snack ideas. Read on... Pack plenty of true hunger-busters. Portion it out ahead of time. Stock a small cooler with cold drinks to help you stay hydrated. Pack cut fruit and veggies. Still hungry for more? Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. No need to sneer at the people chomping on hot, buttery, sugar-coated pretzels at the mall anymore. Now you can whip up your very own shopping-mall-quality soft pretzels in your kitchen (yes, we see the humor in that sentence).
So if it's chewy, doughy, sweet, decadent pretzels you crave, feel free to cave -- and indulge in HG's latest tasty creation. Just dough it. Ingredients: 1 2.25-oz. SUPERPRETZEL soft pretzel (from the 6-count frozen package) OR another frozen soft pretzel** 1 tbsp. 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt (NOT the entire salt packet that comes with the pretzels) 10 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. Before creating these cheesy faux fried hunks of heaven, we had totally given up on the whole mozzarella sticks thing. Total bar food... completely greasy and horrible for you.
Not anymore, thanks to (you guessed it!) A box of Fiber One and our trusty blender. Check out this super swap and prepare to be wowed (and filled with cheese!)... Ingredients: 2 light mozzarella sticks (50-60 calories and 2.5g fat per stick) 1/4 cup Fiber One bran cereal (original) 2 tbsp. fat-free liquid egg substitute salt, pepper & Italian seasonings; to taste Optional: low-fat marinara sauce (for dipping) Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. The average turkey club sandwich is a complete nutritional no-no, but every now and then you may want a toasty, mayo-y, bacon-packed turkey sandwich (you're only human).
So check out HG's ROCKIN' recipe, and let the guilt-free chewing begin! Ingredients: 2 slices light bread (40 - 45 calories each with about 2g fiber per slice) 2 slices Jennie-O Extra Lean Turkey Bacon2 oz. (about 4 - 6 slices) 98% fat-free turkey breast2 slices tomato 2 leaves romaine lettuce 2 tsp. fat-free mayonnaise Directions: Toast your bread.
Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. This new swap for fried rice is getting rave reviews... from US! We packed it with veggies, fluffy Egg Beaters, and good hearty brown rice. The flavor is ALL there... the only thing missing is the oil! Ingredients:2 cups cooked brown rice, fridge temperature2 cups frozen diced carrots and peas1 cup chopped bean sprouts1 cup chopped mushrooms3/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)1/4 cup chopped scallionsOne packet (about 1 oz.) fried rice seasoning mix (like the kind by Kikkoman or Sun-Bird)1 tbsp. light or low-sodium soy sauce1/8 tsp. garlic powder1/8 tsp. ground gingersalt and pepper, to taste Directions:In a small dish, combine seasoning mix, garlic powder, and ground ginger with soy sauce and 3 tbsp. warm water. Spray a wok or very large pan with nonstick spray, and bring it to medium heat on the stove.
Add mushrooms and frozen vegetables to the wok or pan, and cook and stir until mushrooms have softened and all veggies are hot. Scoop into bowls and serve! Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. The average turkey club sandwich is a complete nutritional no-no, but every now and then you may want a toasty, mayo-y, bacon-packed turkey sandwich (you're only human). So check out HG's ROCKIN' recipe, and let the guilt-free chewing begin! Ingredients: 2 slices light bread (40 - 45 calories each with about 2g fiber per slice) 2 slices turkey bacon2 oz. (about 4 - 6 slices) 98% fat-free turkey breast2 slices tomato 2 leaves romaine lettuce 2 tsp. fat-free mayonnaise Directions: Toast your bread. Cut bacon strips in half. Over medium heat, cook bacon strips in a pan sprayed with nonstick spray until crispy, about 5 minutes.
Spread mayo onto one piece of bread, and then top with the turkey slices, tomato, lettuce, and bacon. Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. These muffins are pretty much perfect -- a little sweet, very moist, and so low in the calorie and fat departments, your head may actually fall off. Oh, and one more thing. They're HUGE! Ingredients:1 cup all-purpose flour3/4 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)1/4 cup granulated sugar1 tbsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. salt1 1/2 cups canned cream-style corn3/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)3/4 cup fat-free Greek yogurt (Fage Total 0% is the best!)
Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 9 cups of a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups, or spray them with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, Splenda, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix cream-style corn, egg substitute, and yogurt. Evenly distribute batter among the 9 lined or sprayed cups -- cups will be FULL to the brims. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 - 20 minutes. Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. Is it breakfast? Dessert? A snack? YES!!!! Check out our latest guilt-free wonder, the Chocolate-Chippy Cheese Danish! Ingredients: For Icing1 1/2 tsp. For DanishHalf an 8-oz. tub fat-free cream cheese, room temperature2 tbsp. Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
To make the icing, combine Splenda, powdered sugar, and cornstarch in a small microwave-safe bowl. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Splenda, soymilk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and stir until thoroughly mixed. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Starting from the top, make vertical cuts -- about 1 inch apart -- along the top section of the dough, stopping about 1/2 inch above the filling. Alternate folding the 1-inch strips from the top and the bottom sections over the filling, covering it completely and creating a criss-crossed or "braided" appearance. Bake in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes, until pastry is crispy and light golden brown. Just before serving, drizzle entire Danish with icing.
Hungry Girl - Tuesday Newsletter. Calzones just went from being incredibly fattening Italian classics to completely guilt-free HG classics. Sure this recipe may be a little more involved than some HG creations, but the results are BEYOND worth it. Have fun... Get messy... Make our Pepperoni-Poppin' Veggie Calzones! Ingredients: 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes (with basil, if available) Dash Italian seasoning, or more to taste 2 sticks light string cheese 2 cups chopped brown mushrooms 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 2 cups roughly chopped spinach leaves1/2 tbsp. chopped garlic1 1/2 oz.
(about 25 pieces) turkey pepperoni, chopped 1 package Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust refrigerated dough Whole-wheat flour, for dusting 5 tsp. reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated topping Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Break string cheese sticks into 3rds, place in a food processor/blender, and blend at high speed until shredded/grated.
Add spinach and garlic to the skillet. Low & Steady (Turtle Cheesecake Swap)! HG's Too-Good Turtle Cheesecake Yes, Please-Cake! Today's recipe has nothing to do with hard-shelled reptiles. The turtles that inspired this amazing cheesecake are the gooey, chocolatey, nutty candies that are usually really high in fat and calories. Yes, THOSE turtles. Are you ready for this? Ingredients: Cheesecake 16 oz. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or HG Alternative) 1 tsp. vanilla extract 6 oz.
Topping 1 sheet (4 crackers) chocolate graham crackers, crushed 1/4 cup fat-free or light caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti) 1/4 cup chopped pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set out all cheesecake ingredients. Evenly pour mixture into the cake pan. Once cheesecake has completely cooled, evenly top with crushed graham crackers. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of recipe) Calories: 213 Fat: 4.5g Sodium: 420mg Carbs: 32g Fiber: 0.5g Sugars: 24g Protein: 12g PointsPlus® value 6* Little Sticky! (Pecan Caramel Buns. HG's Nutty Caramel-Coated Sticky Buns Pecan You Dig It? Imagine sinking your teeth into a sweet, sticky, spiral-shaped bun studded with pecans.
Now imagine that the treat you're chewing is guilt-free. QUIT IMAGINING THINGS! That bun is REAL, and the recipe is right here... Ingredients: Filling 1/4 cup brown sugar (not packed) 1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown) 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. salt Buns 1 package refrigerated Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Seamless Dough Sheet (or HG Alternative!) Topping 3 tbsp. fat-free or light caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti) 2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown) 2 tbsp. sugar-free pancake syrup 1 tbsp. brown sugar (not packed) 3 tbsp. chopped pecans Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. To make filling, combine brown sugar with butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Tightly roll up dough from the bottom, forming a log. Let cool slightly. HG Alternative! Cake Me or Leave Me! (Pineapple Dessert Swap. HG's Upside-Down Pineapple-Applesauce Cake Pineapple Rings 'n Things We've gotten swap-happy with yet another classic dessert!
We kept the pineapple and those pretty cherries but went to work on the cake base and topping... Check it out! Ingredients: Topping 1 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)1/4 cup brown sugar (not packed) 7 pineapple rings packed in juice, drained 7 maraschino cherries Cake Half of an 18.25-oz. box (about 1 1/2 cups) moist-style yellow cake mix 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup club soda1/4 cup no-sugar-added applesauce Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 15 seconds, just until melted. Blot pineapple rings and cherries with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
To make the batter, combine cake mix with baking powder in a large bowl. Evenly pour batter into the cake pan over the fruit layer. Allow cake to cool completely. Cut into 8 slices and dig in!