Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Bran Breakfast Squares Food

EXTREME LOW-FAT BUTTERMILK-BRAN BREAKFAST SQUARES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
• In a small heat-proof bowl mix together the 1/2 cup All Bran cereal with boiling water; let stand until softened.
• In a large bowl mix/whisk egg (or egg substitute) buttermilk, sugar and applesauce; add in the softened bran/water mixture to the egg mixture.
• In a bowl mix together both flours, baking soda and salt; add to the wet mixture; mix only just until combined.
• Stir in the 1 cup Bran Buds or 100% Bran cereal with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer the mixture to prepared baking pan.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the bars test done.

SKINNY TEXAS CHEESE FRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°. Line baking sheet with foil for easy clean-up. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Cut each potato lengthwise into 1/4 inch thin slices; then cut each slice into 1/4 inch fries.
• In a large bowl, combine cut potatoes and oil; toss well. Add seasoning (paprika to salt and pepper). Toss to coat.
• Place potatoes in a single layer on a lightly greased large baking sheet. Bake uncovered for about 25 minutes or until tender crisp, turning once half way through (depending on thickness this may require more or less time).
• Remove from oven, place fries into two small oven safe dishes (or one large dish for sharing), top with cheddar cheese, sliced jalapenos, scallions and bacon bits and return to oven for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
• Serve with low fat buttermilk ranch dressing.

EXTREME LOW FAT BUTTERMILK CARROT-BRAN MUFFINS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Generously spray 12 regular size muffin tins with non stick spray or line with paper liners.
• In a medium bowl combine the wheat bran with both flours, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, then mix in grated carrots (if you are adding in flax seed then add in with the flour mix).
• In another bowl using an electric mixer at medium speeed beat together buttermilk with sugar, applesauce, egg, oil and vanilla; beat for about 2-3 minutes.
• Make a well in the center of the flour mixture then pour in the buttermilk mixture and raisins; using a spatula stir JUST until combined (some small lumps are okay, do not overmix).
• Divide the batter equally between the muffin tins.
• Bake for about 20-22 minutes or until the muffins test done (do not over bake).
• Cool in the pan for about 10-12 minutes then remove to wire rack.
• Serve warm or room temperature.

EASY CHERRY PIE (FROZEN CHERRIES/EXTREME LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Set oven to 425 degrees.
• Prepare a glass 8-inch pie plate.
• Roll out one pastry into about a 9-1/2-inch circle.
• Gently fit into bottom of the pie plate.
• In a bowl combine the well-drained cherries, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and tapioca; toss gently to combine.
• Spoon the cherry mixture into the pie crust.
• Top with remaining pastry.
• Press edges of bottom and top pastry together, then trim and flute.
• Cut a couple of steam vents in the top pastry.
• Brush the top of the crust with half and half cream, then sprinkle with 2-3 teaspoons sugar.
• Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch spills.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 375 degrees, continue to bake for about 45-50 minutes longer or until crust is golden and the pie is bubbly (cover edges with foil if necessary to prevent browning).
• Cool pie on a rack, before slicing.

LOW-FAT DATE SQUARES

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl (oats, flour, cereal, cinnamon, powder, soda).
• Mix all wet ingredients in a large bowl (applesauce, sugar, molasses, oil, egg, vanilla).
• Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
• Stir in chopped dates.
• Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 pan (coated with non-stick spray).
• Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

FISH BURGERS (LOW-FAT)

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine all ingredients except the crushed croutons; mix well to combine.
• Shape into about 10-12 patties.
• Coat each patty with the crushed croutons or crushed cornflakes.
• Place the patties on a baking sheet and chill for 2 hours.
• Pour oil to a depth of about 1/2-inch into a large heavy skillet, heat to medium heat.
• Fry the patties about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden; drain on paper towels.