Start your 4th of July off right with this tasty red, white, and blue fruit, yogurt, and cereal pie. Serves 10 Dietitian’s Tip: This Breakfast Greek Yogurt Pie will add dairy protein, healthy fruits, and whole grains to your day. INGREDIENTS 5 cups bran flakes cereal ½ cup chopped walnuts 6 tablespoons unsalted melted butter 4 tablespoons honey
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Have a relaxing “float” through summer with this idea for a treat with less sugar and calories. Of course you can always make it more indulgent by using your favorite soda flavor. Serves 1 Dietitian’s Tip: These floats made with sparkling mineral water will contribute less sugar and calories to your diet than traditional floats. INGREDIENTS 1 scoop
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This Italian-inspired creamy dessert is the perfect end to any meal, and toppings are customizable to every season. Serves 8 Dietitian’s Tip: Top with Seasonal fresh fruit, such as berries or chopped peaches (frozen works, too.) Mint leaves and canned mandarin orange segments INGREDIENTS 2 cups 1% low-fat milk 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 packets unflavored gelatin 1
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I’m Dreaming of a White … Chocolate Mint Whoopie Pie. These cookies are ‘mint’ to be for parties, gift baskets or a fun baking project with your kids during the holiday season. Try one bite, and you’ll be saying “whoopee” for whoopie pies. Makes 2 dozen whoopie pies INGREDIENTS Chocolate Cookies: 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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So simple and so divine! Pour over luscious Oregon-made ice cream and enjoy the bounty of Oregon. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups raspberries or blackberries (fresh or frozen) ½ cup sugar 1½ Tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch INSTRUCTIONS In a blender, blend fresh or thawed frozen berries for 20 seconds. Place a mesh sieve over a large bowl. Pour
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Apples, pears and cheese have always been a classic trio. Take them to the next level with this sweet treat. Serves 6 Dietitian’s Tip: With an indulgent dessert like this on the menu, plan ahead and enjoy a low calorie and low fat meal first. Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 10 min INGREDIENTS 6 puff pastry shells 1 Bartlett pear,
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Did someone say guilt-free chocolate? Here’s a dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth for under 200 calories. Serves 4 Dietitian’s Tip: Top pudding with sliced bananas or strawberries to add a serving of fruit to your dessert. You can even try sprinkling pudding with ground flaxseed for a slightly nutty flavor and a dose of omega-3 fatty
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