These peanut butter balls have a lot going for them; they’re a nutritionally balanced snack and decadent dessert all in one. This dish is simpe to prepare and involves no baking; it's a fun recipe to make with the kids! PEANUT BUTTER BALLS Serves 16 INGREDIENTS 1 cup reduced fat creamy peanut butter 1 cup honey 3 cups quick oats 2 ½ cups nonfat dry milk 2 Tbs. wheat germ (optional) ½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS: Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside. Put all ingredients into a bowl and combine using a mixer. Form the mixture into approximately 50 balls …

In search of a new banana bread recipe? Look no further. This bread is sweet, moist, a little nutty and extremely healthy. Made with whole grain flour, sweetened with honey and sprinkled with antioxidant rich dark chocolate chips and heart healthy walnuts, I wouldn’t call something this healthy a splurge, but it sure does taste like one. BANANA BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND WALNUTS Serves 16 INGREDIENTS 1 ¾ cups white whole wheat flour ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. kosher salt 1/3 cup light stick butter, room temperature ¼ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup honey ½ cups egg substitute 1 ½ cups very ripe …

These sweet potato fries are a real crowd pleaser. They’re crispy, salty, spicy and sweet but the best part is they’re jam packed with nutrients. The avocado dip offers a cool compliment to the heat of the fries. SPICY SWEET POTATO FRIES WITH AVOCADO DIP Serves 4 INGREDIENTS Fries: 4 medium sweet potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch fries 2 Tbs olive oil 2 Tbs brown sugar 2 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper Dip: 1 avocado 6 oz. fat free plain Greek yogurt 2 scallions, chopped ½ Tbs lime juice Salt …

This subtly sweet cornbread is perfect for brunch served alongside a hot cup of coffee. Cornbread made with whole grains and creamed corn is cooked in a cast iron skillet and layered with a cinnamon and peach filling.  A large serving has only 221 calories and more than 150 percent of your daily requirement of Vitamin C. Garnish with vanilla flavored Greek yogurt for an additional boost of protein and creaminess. PEACHY KEEN CORNBREAD Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Dry: 2 ¼ cups yellow cornmeal6 tsp. sugar1 tsp. salt2 tsp. baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda Wet: 1 cup fat free buttermilk½ cup egg …

Fried chicken is good but fake-fried chicken is even better because you can feel good about eating it. This recipe yields a crispy and satisfying “fried” chicken with a spicy kick that rivals your favorite, though decidedly less healthy, bar food chicken wings. Serve alongside whole grain rice and a veggie for a quick and satisfying meal on a busy weekday night. This recipe is low in fat and cholesterol and high in protein. FAKE-FRIED BUFFALO CHICKEN Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts) 1 cup egg substitute 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce (like Texas Pete …

This egg pie is perfect for a weekend breakfast or a fun “breakfast for dinner” weeknight. Serve alongside whole grain pancakes and lean turkey bacon for a well-rounded meal. The mushrooms, onions and spinach bulk up the pie resulting in extra large servings for hardly any calories. The 37 grams of lean protein per serving also make this dish an excellent choice for after a workout. HEARTY EGG PIE Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1 (8oz.) package fresh mushrooms (button or baby ‘bellas), sliced thin 1 sweet onion, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups cooked diced chicken breast 1 (10oz.) package frozen spinach, thawed…

Nothing says winter like a warm, satisfying meatloaf but this recipe takes the ordinary meatloaf to a whole new level. Additions such as pineapple, ginger, jalapenos and soy sauce add a depth of tropical flavor that whisk you away to a Hawaiian paradise, even when you’re cuddled up on the couch watching episodes of The Biggest Loser. You can feel good about the fact that this meatloaf is full of fiber, lean protein and fresh vegetables. Bob and Jillian would approve. HAWAIIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF Serves 6 INGREDIENTS Loaf:       1/2 cup egg substitute      1/3 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple (do…

Lasagna is a no-fail comfort food but the rich cheeses used in traditional recipes are high in saturated fat, leaving you feeling anything but comfortable when you’re done eating. This preparation solves that problem by using low-fat cheeses and includes antioxidant rich vegetables such as spinach, red bell peppers and crushed tomatoes. The whole wheat pasta provides fiber and the ground chicken is a great source of lean protein. Get your comfort food fix without the guilt! LITE LASAGNA Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Sauce:       1 large onion, diced      1 red bell pepper, diced      1 pound 99% fat …

Hummus is a healthy appetizer but high in calories due to the olive oil and Tahini used in most recipes. This one uses reserved chickpea liquid in place of the oil, cutting down on the calories without compromising the smooth texture of traditional hummus. With the bright flavors of lemon, red pepper and basil your taste buds will dance but you won’t split your pants! RED PEPPER, LEMON AND BASIL HUMMUS Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Hummus:       2 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and liquid of one can reserved      1 whole roasted red pepper      10 leaves of basil      1 clove garlic, peeled      …