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Frozen Pudding Pops
I enjoy the smooth, creamy pudding pops that I remember eating as a child. This recipe gives you that same smooth, creamy, healthier version of that childhood comfort food.
FROZEN PUDDING POPS:
Serving size: 1 Pudding Pop
Ingredients:
2 cups of low-fat or skim milk
1 small box of instant pudding
Directions:
1. Prepare pudding according to directions on package.
2. Freeze in pop molds or spoon into small paper cups and insert popsicle sticks or plastic spoons.
3. Place in freezer until solid.
Makes 8 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per Pudding Pop):
Calories: 39
Fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Protein: 2 grams
Believe In Yourself,
Cathy
Sesame Ginger Chicken
SESAME GINGER CHICKEN
1-1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Nonstick cooking spray
Combine first 4 ingredients and set aside.
Pierce each breast a couple times on both sides with a fork.
Brush some of the soy sauce mixture over chicken, coating both sides and reserving some for basting.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Grill or broil chicken breasts over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
Frequently baste and turn chicken during cooking and discard any remaining marinade.
Makes 6 Servings
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 310
Total fat: 4 grams (12% of calories)
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 137 mg
Sodium: 454 mg
Carbohydrate: 10 grams (14% of calories)
Protein: 55 grams (74% of calories)
Dietary fiber: trace
Exchanges per serving:
Starch/Bread 0
Lean Meat 7 1/2
Vegetable 0
Fruit 0
Non-fat Milk 0
Fat 0
Other Carbohydrate ½
Cheddar Chicken Breasts
CHEDDAR CHICKEN BREASTS
4 small (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 1-ounce slices reduced fat cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed corn flakes cereal
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 cup skim milk
Directions:
Cut a 2-inch long slit 1/2 way through each breast along the thickest side.
Place 1 piece of cheese into each chicken breast and secure the opening with wooden picks.
Combine cereal and seasoning.
Dip chicken into milk then generously roll in cereal mixture to cover completely.
Place chicken breasts in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until no longer pink.
Makes 4 Servings
Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
Nutritional Breakdown per serving:
Calories: 224
Total fat: 3 grams (13% of calories)
Saturated fat: 1 gram
Cholesterol: 71 mg
Sodium: 369 mg
Carbohydrate: 14 grams (26% of calories)
Protein: 33 grams (61% of calories)
Dietary fiber: trace
Exchanges per serving:
Starch/Bread 1
Lean Meat 4 1/2
Vegetable 0
Fruit 0
Non-fat Milk 0
Fat 0
Other Carbohydrate 0