Enjoy a wedge of chocolate pie without the guilt! The creamy filling and hint of banana is sure to please.
From eatbetteramerica
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:2 hr 15 min
makes:8 servings
serving size:1 Serving
Ingredients:
1 large banana, sliced
1 reduced-fat graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz)
2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French [...]

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Here’s a frozen treat you can feel good about eating – Protein Smoothie Popsicles. The recipe comes from Tosca Reno’s new book, The Eat-Clean Diet for Family & Kids, this week’s FFTV giveaway. Enjoy!

Tags: Food & Nutrition, frozen berries, healthy recipe, popsicles, protein, yogurt

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This Tomato Basil Pasta is so flavorful – fresh basil is my favorite!
Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped – about 6-8
1 sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 cup packed basil leaves, [...]

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Earlier this month, we asked you to tell us something low-cal you reach for to satisfy your sweet tooth. Fitness blogger, Mark Salinas, submitted his recipe for homemade protein bars. They sound so yummy, I thought I would share:

Tags: healthy recipe, honey, Mark Salinas, oatmeal, peanut butter, protein bars, protein powder

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Here’s a recipe from Better Homes and Gardens’ Kid Favorites Made Healthy – Just 20 minutes start to finish!

Tags: Better Homes and Gardens, Children, fajita, healthy recipe, kid favorites, tortillas

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How festive is this? I ran across this recipe from Family Fun just in time for the Fourth of July. Not only does it look great, it’s also easy to make and it’s healthy.

Tags: bananas, blackberries, Fourth of July, fruit, healthy recipe, strawberries

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Try this healthy peach cobbler made with pancake mix – it’s as easy as 1-2-3!
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 C peach nectar
1/4 C pineapple juice or peach juice (if desired, use juice reserved from canned peaches)
2 can (16 oz each) peaches, packed in juice, drained, (or 13/4 lb fresh) sliced
1 [...]

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Ingredients:
1 C mashed ripe bananas
1/3 C low-fat buttermilk
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/4 C margarine
1 egg
2 C sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C chopped pecans

Tags: banana, bread, Food & Nutrition, health, healthy recipe, low-fat

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Ingredients:
Salad:
1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (5.7-ounce) box uncooked couscous
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 6 ounces)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup diced radishes (about 3 large)
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Dressing:
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 [...]

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Ingredients:
3 lb chicken parts (breast, drumstick, and thigh), skin and fat removed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp vinegar
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp brown sugar to taste black pepper
1 Tbsp hot pepper flakes
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 C chicken stock or broth, fat skimmed from top
Directions:
1. Place chicken in 13- by 9- by 2-inch pan. Arrange onions [...]

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