RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS

Posted by Carole-Anne on December 3, 2008

RAISIN BRAN MUFFINS

Raisin bran muffins are one of my favorite healthy recipes, as they are nutritious, tasty and can be used for a snack, lunches, breakfast, or part of a brunch. These Raisin Bran muffins only take 40 minutes from prep time to serving.

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup nonfat, non sugar yogurt

1 large egg

2 Tbsp grapeseed oil

1/2 cup seedless raisins

1-1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup molasses

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 cup wheat bran

1-1/4 cups Nutri Flour (1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 all-purpose flour)

 NOW FOLLOW THE COOK PLEASE:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 12 muffin tins with muffin baking cups and set aside. Combine flour, bran and baking powder and mix together.  In another bowl, beat egg, molasses, brown sugar and oil until smooth.

Add yogurt and beat again until smooth and well blended.

Add flour and raisins until all ingredients are just mixed. 

Spoon batter into muffin baking cups until 2/3 full.

Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the muffins are lightly browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in muffin tin for 5-10 minutes and this Healthy Living Recipe is ready to serve.  Enjoy!

Yield: 12 servings of Healthy Living Muffins.

INDONESIAN GREEN SPICED BEANS

Posted by Carole-Anne on October 21, 2008

Healthy Recipes recommends this delightful side dish; green beans Indonesian style.  Many Indonesian dishes are great for healthy living, so just enjoy this one.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. green beans

1/4 cup shallots

3 cloves garlic sliced very thinly

2 green hot pepper sliced

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 1/2 tsp minced ginger root

3/4 cup chopped canned tomatoes

2 tsp hot chili paste

1 tsp granulated sugar

2 tsp lemon or lime juice

2 tbsp extra-virgin peanut oil or olive oil

2 tsp Kikkoman sauce (soy sauce)

Dash of  oyster sauce

JUST FOLLOW ME:

 Cut beans diagonally about 2 inches in length; set aside

Using a skillet or a wok, heat oil, fry shallots, garlic, hot peppers and add cumin seeds cooking until shallots are light golden color.

Add beans, shredded coconut, stirring for another 3 minutes.

Add oyster sauce and stir-fry for another minute before adding the chopped tomatoes (canned).

Stir-fry until beans are tender and crispy.  If there is a problem with sticking, just sprinkle a little water over the stir-fry.

Stir in lime juice and Kikkoman sauce.

This delightfully healthy recipe serves 4 – 6 servings.

Voila – it is done!