This cheese cake recipe is so quick and easy to prepare and is much healthier than the traditional recipe. Top with berry topping and you have an elegant dessert. My family doesn’t even know they are eating healthy foods it tastes so good.

In a food processor or blender add:

4 cups of any of the following in any combination
- yogurt
- cottage cheese
- tofu (use only silken)
- light cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup splenda or honey
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
Optional:
- 1 or 2 Tablespoons cornstarch which will make your cake thicker.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 45 – 60 minutes until the top puffs lightly all the way to the center.

Top with fresh berries, or berry topping. Enjoy.

Posted on August 22nd, 2010 by neslyn
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Near the end of summer, fresh blue berries are plentiful and delicious. They are also a superfood, with many health benefits. You can also use them in many different desserts or jams.

Following is basic recipe that I use for a topping on cheesecake, fresh baked bread, crumble, french toast or just by itself with a spoon! Use your imagination and enjoy the result. This recipe is very quick and easy and tastes wonderful.

- 2 cups fresh or frozen blue berries
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup (or less) splenda

Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes. Then combine:

- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Add to the hot blue berry mixture until thick (about 30 seconds) and remove from heat. If you want it thicker, just add more cornstarch and water.

Posted on August 22nd, 2010 by neslyn
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5 Tablespoons onion Powder
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon Dry Mustard
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Mix together and place in a shaker. Once you use it, you’ll never go back to salt.

1/2 tsp =
4 calories (0 from fat)
0 Total Fat
0 Sat Fat
1 mg sodium
1 g total carbs
0 dietary fibre
0 sugar
0 protein

From Jackie’s friend Ginette – thank you.

Posted on April 27th, 2010 by neslyn
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I just made these cookies as my own version of Snicker-Snackers (without the coaco).  Experiment with different ingredients and let me know how they turn out.

• 1/2 cup plain almonds
• 1/2 cup dates
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (plain)
• 1/2 sunflower seeds (plain)
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds (plain)
• 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 2 Tablespoons nut butter (plain peanut butter or almond butter)
• 1 tsp. almond extract
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons honey or less

Put all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth.  Form balls and refridgerate.  You can roll them in unsweetened coconut or ground almonds.  These cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth, and are very filling.  Enjoy.

Posted on March 1st, 2009 by neslyn
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This is so quick and easy, you can eat it for breakfast or lunch, or make it ahead and just warm up in the microwave.  Much healthier and lower in fat than the fast food restaurants.

• 1 English Muffin (body wise whole wheat)
• 3 Tablespoons Egg Creations (or one whole egg)
• 1 light cheese slice (1/2 slice is enough)
• 1 tsp. calorie reduced mayo

Cook egg in a small circle.  Toast english muffin, top with cheese slice while the muffin is still hot so that it will melt.  Place cooked egg circle on top of cheese and top with any vegetables you like (tomato, peppers, onion, etc.)  A little spread of mayo on the muffin (or ketchup) and you have a wonderful healthy meal.

Calories: 215, Fat: 3.5, Carb, 27, Fibre: 4, Protein 16.

Posted on February 21st, 2009 by neslyn
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