I have been hearing about Wendy’s Asian Chicken Salad with Spicy Thai Vinaigrette and how yummy it is. Although I have never tried this salad, after hearing so much about this delicious concoction I developed an undeniable craving and decided to make my own version.
- 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 head cabbage, shredded in food processor
- 2 large carrots, shredded in food processor
- 1 red pepper, cut into small dice
- 4 scallions, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup edamame, shelled (I buy these at Trader Joe’s)
- 1/3 cup whole cashews (I measure these out and then give them a rough chop)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Ramen flavor packet (take this from a pack of Ramen noodles)
- 1/3 cup thai chili sauce
- 2 T. Sriracha
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a jar, combine all of the salad dressing ingredients and shake well. Pour dressing over salad and enjoy, it is soooo good!!!
I have a confession…sometimes I skip breakfast. Another confession…I hate wasting calories on food I don’t love.
OK, OK, so I know skipping breakfast isn’t healthy and there are numerous reasons why breakfast should never be missed but there are times I just simply forget or don’t have time. This brings me to my second confession regarding wasting calories…
Sometimes I just don’t want to eat something that I am not looking forward to. As a girl that is in a constant battle between fitting into my skinny jeans and my love of food it just isn’t worth it to me. However, my egg white french toast is both a great item to eat for breakfast and it will keep you in your skinny jeans. The recipe can be whipped up in less than 5 minutes and it is soooooo delicious! I try to keep this recipe extra healthy by using Ekekiel Bread which is 100% flour less and made of organic sprouted whole grains. The bread also has 6 grams of dietary fiber per slice and no sugar! The calorie content may change slightly depending on the type of bread and toppings you use, however the below recipe is for how I like to eat mine.
I hope you have a chance to try this out for yourself. Please let me know what you think!
Egg White French Toast
Ingredients
1 slice of Ezekiel Bread
1/4 cup egg whites (I buy the egg whites in a container for ease)
dash cinnamon
non-stick cooking spray
1 teaspoon light butter (I like Land of Lakes)
1 T. Pure Maple Syrup
Directions
Heat a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Meanwhile, pour egg whites in a shallow dish and sprinkle in a dash of cinnamon. Soak break in egg white mixture for about 15 seconds and then flip over and soak the other side of the bread. Spray the skillet and put the french toast in – cook 1-2 minutes per side and serve. I like to enjoy mine with some light butter and maple syrup but this would be great with fresh berries or jam as well.
I have had this pesky five pounds hanging around ever since the holidays and I can’t get rid of it fast enough. One of my favorite ways to treat myself when I am trying to be good is with a warm cup of tea.
My current favorite is the Tazo Chai Tea. Slightly sweet with cinnamon and a little spicy with the addition of black pepper and other spices, this is the perfect addition to my afternoon. Oh and since this is made with black tea there is some caffeine. My chosen way to enjoy is with a about 2 tablespoons of skim milk and a packet of Monk Fruit in the Raw which is an all natural sweetener. So yummy and delicious – do give it a try!
I adore chocolate chip cookies. I could eat them morning, noon and night. So, when I came across this recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Wedges from Cooking Light I couldn’t help but think this would make a delicious breakfast to ring in 2014!
Yes, they are still chocolate chip cookies but this recipe is lower fat and overall more healthy, so I thought, “why not?” Instead of individual cookies you bake this cookie in a pie pan so it is super quick to put together. I also have to add that each wedge has only 138 calories.
I hope you try this treat out for breakfast or as a snack. It is delicious and my family just loved it.
Oatmeal Chocolate Breakfast Cookie Wedges
Ingredients
1/3 c. dark brown sugar, packed
2 T. canola oil
1 T. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 egg white
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. quick cooking oats
3 T. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cooking Spray
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine First 7 ingredients; stir until well combined. Add flour, oats and chocolate chips to sugar mixture. Stir just until combined.
Scrape the dough into a 9-inch glass pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake for 13 minutes or until set. Cut into 8 wedges.
I am a complete chocolate freak. I love it and even though I try to be calorie conscious, I do find myself indulging in chocolate daily. During a recent trip to PCC (a Pacific Northwest store similar to Whole Foods), I saw Cacao Nibs and decided to give them a try.
I remembered seeing these covered on a feature of the Today show with their resident nutrition expert, Joy Bauer. During her segment she spoke of cacao nibs and how they were rich in anti-oxidants, iron and magnesium. Also high in vitamins and fiber, these seemed like the perfect addition to my diet. I purchased the Cacao Nibs sweetened with organic cane juice because I wanted my nibs to be on the sweeter side. The taste can be likened to a very dark chocolate that has a crunchy texture somewhat like Grape Nuts.
My favorite way to enjoy these is with a 100 calorie pack of Chobani Greek Yogurt and fresh raspberries. The cacao nibs give these just the right amount texture and chocolate flavor that I love. This really feels like a treat, rather than a healthy breakfast or snack. I have also enjoyed cacao nibs in yogurt, oatmeal and my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. I do caution to watching the amount of these nibs you use per serving. I generally add about 2 tablespoons to my yogurt which is 75 calories, 5 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of fiber and 1.5 grams of protein. Here are some pics of my fave snack:
As a quick update, I breezed through my first bag of Cacao Nibs and saw that you can find these on Amazon as an add-on item here. The cost is $3.59 (WAY cheaper than what I paid at PCC) and if you are an Amazon prime member and order more than $25, shipping is free!
Enjoy!
Catherine
