Yummy Treats

I have some new treats that I just love.  I find myself buying them every time I go to the grocery store.

Minute Maid - Frozen Cherry Limeade

These are fat free and only 70 calories.

Jell-o Mousse Temptations

Only 60 calories.  They do have fat (2.5 grams), but are only 1 point on WW.  I used to not be a dark chocolate girl, but lately, I love dark chocolate.

Sugar and Cinnamon

I bought this, and then, when it was all gone, I tried making my own.  It just wasn't the same.  I love sprinkling this on toast or my Nutrigrain low-fat waffles.

Migas or Mexican Breakfast Casserole

Juan loves these Migas. I used to make them all the time, but it's not the healthiest.

2 TBS. Canola Oil
3 green onions finely chopped
1 serrano pepper finely chopped
10 corn tortillas torn or cut into 1-inch squares
6 beaten eggs
Salt and pepper

Heat oil over medium heat. Add tortillas. Stir the tortillas and cook until soft. Add onions and peppers. Stir to blend the onions and peppers evenly. Add beaten eggs and continue to stir until the eggs are cooked (as if they were scrambled). Add salt and pepper.

HEALTHIER VERSION: I have sauteed the tortillas in Pam cooking spray, or you could use less oil to cut the fat. It's not quite the same, but definately healthier. We've also used Egg Beaters.

No Bake Oat Bars

These are a delicious and quick treat. I usually put them in the freezer because I can't wait to eat them.


1 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter

DIRECTIONS
Grease a 9x9 inch square pan.
Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in the oats. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until ingredients are well blended. Press half of mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve the other half for topping.
Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter in a small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture over the crust in the pan, and spread evenly with a knife or the back of a spoon.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the chocolate layer, pressing in gently. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars.

5 Minute Mug Cake

I'm not sure if you have seen this recipe before, but I received the following recipe in an e-mail yesterday. It says it is the most dangerous cake in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night. So, I couldn't resist trying it. Besides, chocolate cake is my favorite dessert. I did make some modifications to the recipe.



5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa I would use 1 1/2 tablespoons
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
A small pinch of salt
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug extra large if you have one / or a bowl would work, too

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.

Add the egg and mix thoroughly. A fork works great for mixing.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well..

Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.



Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. I think my microwave is 1200 watts, so my first one was a little dry.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!

Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. Mine broke in half. I'm not much of an ice cream person (I know how strange is that?), but I'm sure if you like ice cream, this would be great with it.
Then EAT! (This can serve 2). It was actually pretty yummy, and defininately helped with the chocolate cake craving.