I'm still on the search for healthy, low calorie treats. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Clementines are just what the doctor ordered. At least I'm pretty sure my doctor would approve of these. And they're so easy to make too. Just 3 ingredients. Clementines. Chocolate. Pistachios. Period. You could also use Cuties for this recipe. Who doesn't like a little chocolate and nuts with their fruit. No complaints here. It's just enough chocolate to satisfy that sweet tooth, plus you get a serving of fruit and ... Read More about 3-Ingredient Chocolate Clementines
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Purple Power Protein Smoothie
I love to start the day with something super healthy and Purple Power Protein Smoothie definitely fits the bill. Loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber from blueberries, pineapples and spinach. A small dose of good fat from almonds. Calcium, manganese, phosphorus and healthy omega-3 fats from chia seeds. And of course, protein from protein powder. All that good stuff blended together into a pretty, purple drink to give you lots of energy. And it tastes great too. It's not really sweet but ... Read More about Purple Power Protein Smoothie
Skinny Mini Chocolate Muffins
Skinny Mini Chocolate Muffins are a low calorie treat consisting of bite size brownie muffins with fat free whipped cream and raspberry on top. Looking for more low calorie treats, try Frosted Chocolate Raspberry Muffins or Sugar Free Strawberry Pie. I have to admit that after making all of the Pillsbury Bake-Off Grand Prize Winners, I have gained a few pounds. I'm all for using the new year as a fresh start and time to be more careful about what I'm eating. I've been counting calories ... Read More about Skinny Mini Chocolate Muffins
Pillsbury Bake-Off Grand Prize Winners
I did it! I made ALL of the Pillsbury Bake-Off Grand Prize Winners in one year! 52 in 52 weeks! Plus the 2014 winner. That was a lot of baking people. Lots of flour, sugar, butter and eggs! And of course, lots of Pillsbury dough. Too bad I didn't win the million in the last 2 bake-offs but being a part of this historical contest 2 years in a row was quite an honor for me and a whole lot of fun too. Click here for a slideshow. Click here for all of the posts with step-by-step photo ... Read More about Pillsbury Bake-Off Grand Prize Winners
Loaded Potato Pinwheels
It's 9 pm and this is the last recipe in my baking project. Woo hoo!!!! I can't believe I ate the whole thing. Wait. I mean I can't believe I made every grand prize winning recipe in the Pillsbury Bake-Off thus far. It's been fun to get to know all of these recipes that have actually won a million dollars. It's like the olympics of baking. I feel like I've done some time travel as well. Starting with the first recipe in 1949. Making the recipes through all of the decades from then until now has ... Read More about Loaded Potato Pinwheels
Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream is a sweet version of ravioli made with crescent dough and pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream won the 45th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2012. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Christina Verrelli of Devon, Pennsylvania. This is such a creative recipe. Like a pumpkin pie filled pastry with nuts and a delicious flavored whipped cream. The salted caramel whipped cream is the perfect icing on this "cake." Start by ... Read More about Pumpkin Ravioli with Salted Caramel Whipped Cream
Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups
Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups won the 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2010. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Sue Compton of Delanco, New Jersey. With cookies, chocolate, nuts, raspberry jam, ice cream and fresh raspberries, how can you go wrong? And they look so cute. It's like your own personal mini ice cream sundae. Adorable and delicious. Start with the Pillsbury Ready to Bake sugar cookies. Grease a 24 count mini muffin pan. Place one cookie in each muffin cup. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F. ... Read More about Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups
Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies
Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies won the 43nd Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2008. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Carolyn Gurtz of Gaithersburg, Maryland. A peanut butter cookie with a creamy peanut butter filling puts the double in these delightful cookies. Chopped peanuts and cinnamon sugar give them an extra crunch and added flavor. First you mix up some peanut butter and powdered sugar. Then divide it into 24 (1-inch) balls. Cut the peanut butter cookie dough into 12 pieces, then ... Read More about Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies
Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing
Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing won the 42nd Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2006. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Anna Ginsberg of Austin, Texas. A creative use of waffles as the base for this stuffing. This recipe serves two. Perfect for a romantic dinner. All you need is some candles. Start by stirring together some maple-flavored syrup, peach preserves and Worcestershire sauce. In a square pan, pour over 2 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts and bake at 350°F. for about 45 minutes. Cut waffles ... Read More about Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing
Oats and Honey Granola Pie
Oats and Honey Granola Pie won the 41st Pillsbury Bake-Off in 2004. Recipe on Pillsbury.com by Suzanne Conrad of Findlay, Ohio. Melt the butter and mix in all of the remaining filling ingredients. Press the pie crust into the pie plate. Pour in the filling. Bake for about 45 minutes at 350°F. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Oats and Honey Granola Pie Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.comCrust1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts (softened as directed on ... Read More about Oats and Honey Granola Pie