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Mexican Cheese Dip Recipe | Healthy Recipes

June 10, 2008 on 6:38 am | By Matt | In Dips | 1 Comment

Try this healthy low-fat version of Mexican Cheese Dip for an amazing high-protein, low-calorie snack. And it doubles as a healthy enchilada filling! 

Who doesn’t love a restaurant-style Mexican cheese dip? Cool, creamy and spicy all at the same time, there’s nothing quite like the combination of cheese dip, tortillas and a side of salsa to kick off Mexican fiesta.

Of course, most Mexican cheese dips - especially the restaurant variety — are loaded with sour cream and full-fat cheese. Not a great combination if you’re counting calories, trying to lose that gut or keep your summer abs nice and defined.

This version of Mexican Cheese Dip has been lightened up (it comes in at around 80 calories per 1/2 cup serving,) without losing one iota of flavor. Trust me, it’s that good.

One of the great things about Mexican food is that the predominance of highly-flavorful spices and ingredients like cumin, coriander, garlic, onion and chiles allows you to create healthy versions of most Mexican dishes without losing the flavors you’ve come to love.

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Healthy No Bake Cookies | Healthy Recipes

April 2, 2008 on 7:45 pm | By Matt | In Healthy Eating, Healthy Recipes & Snacks | 5 Comments

This heart-smart, no bake cookie recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth and help keep you lean and healthy.

Got a chocolate craving you just can’t make go away?

Try this healthy version of the traditional no bake cookie when fruit alone won’t solve your cravings. 

Loaded with protein, soluble fiber from oats and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the peanut butter, this is a great substitute for a sports or nutrition bar, which are often high in sugar and high-fructose corn syrup.

The best part is you can mix this recipe up in less than five minutes, and eat it straight from the bowl (go ahead, it’s GOOD for you) or refrigerate it for a great, healthy snack the next day. 

Healthy No Bake Cookies

Ingredients

1 packet Kashi Instant Heart to Heart Golden Maple Oatmeal
1 tbs natural peanut butter
1 scoop chocolate whey powder
2-3 tbs water
1 tbs organic, unsweetened coconut (optional)
1 tbs salted, chopped peanuts (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients and mix thoroughly.
2. Eat directly from the bowl, or cover a plate with waxed paper, spoon out the batter on to the waxed paper, sprinkle with coconut and refrigerate until firm.

Also, if you like a sweet and salty flavor, add 1 tablespoon of chopped or whole salted peanuts.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: One recipe

Calories 389.8
Total Fat 10.6 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 191.0 mg
Potassium 399.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 47.1 g
Dietary Fiber 5.7 g
Sugars 23.6 g
Protein 27.7 g

Vitamin and Mineral Information

Vitamin A 25.0 %
Vitamin B-12 100.1 %
Vitamin B-6 100.7 %
Vitamin C 50.1 %
Vitamin D 0.0 %
Vitamin E 0.0 %
Calcium 1.8 %
Copper 5.4 %
Folate 100.0 %
Iron 11.9 %
Magnesium 24.8 %
Manganese 76.4 %
Niacin 3.0 %
Pantothenic Acid 2.2 %
Phosphorus 2.9 %
Riboflavin 3.6 %
Selenium 0.0 %
Thiamin 11.3 %
Zinc 10.1 %

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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