Looking for a decadent dish that's both diet-friendly and delicious? Look no further! Healthy chef and author of I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening, Devin Alexander gave iMag three of her favorite recipes for under 350 calories each!
1/3 Cup Fiber One or fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 Teaspoons chocolate syrup
1 Small (6–7 inches) ripe banana, peeled
1 Tablespoon all-natural creamy peanut butter
2 Tablespoons low-fat granola without raisins
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and chocolate syrup until swirled.
- Cut the banana in half lengthwise.
- Open it and place it, insides facing up, in a small banana split dish or medium shallow bowl.
- Spread the peanut butter evenly over the insides of the banana.
- Spoon the yogurt over the middle two-thirds.
- Top the yogurt with the granola and serve immediately.
1 (8-ounce) Whole-grain or whole-wheat baguette
1/4 Cup low-fat mayonnaise (no more than 2 grams of fat per tablespoon)
1/2 Cup shredded lettuce
1 Large tomato, thinly sliced
1/2 Cup onion slivers
1/2 Cup red or green bell pepper strips
1 Pound grilled chicken breast cut in half on the diagonal
Dried oregano, to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Directions:
- On a large cutting board, cut the baguette lengthwise as if you're cutting a single sandwich roll (be careful not to separate the halves).
- Spread the mayonnaise evenly over the inside of the bottom half of the baguette.
- Evenly add the lettuce, tomato, onion, and peppers, followed by the chicken (the sandwich will be very full).
- Sprinkle oregano and red pepper flakes evenly over.
- Cut the sandwich crosswise into 4 equal pieces and serve immediately.
Makes 6 servings, takes 1 hour and 10 minutes to cook
Ingredients:
2 Cups low-fat, preferably lower-sodium marinara sauce
25 Ounce package of whole wheat or low-fat frozen rectangle cheese ravioli
6 Ounces of reduced-fat, finely shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 Cup finely slivered basil leaves, divided
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spoon 1/2 cup sauce evenly into the bottom of an 11 x 7-inch ceramic or glass baking dish.
- Lay one-third of the ravioli (about 18 pieces) side by side in a single layer to cover the bottom of the dish.
- Spoon another 1/2 cup sauce evenly over top.
- Sprinkle one-third of the cheese and one-third of the basil evenly over that.
- Repeat the layering 2 more times beginning with the ravioli.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Let stand 10 minutes, and then slice into 6 equal pieces and serve immediately.
Total calories per serving: 301
For more great recipes check out iMag's Food Page and for more from Devin Alexander click on her Web site.
Photos provided by: Theresa Raffeto
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Breakfast: Chocolate Banana Split
Looking for a decadent dish that's both diet-friendly and delicious? Look no further! Healthy chef and author of I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening, Devin Alexander gave iMag three of her favorite recipes for under 350 calories each!
1/3 Cup Fiber One or fat-free vanilla yogurt
2 Teaspoons chocolate syrup
1 Small (6–7 inches) ripe banana, peeled
1 Tablespoon all-natural creamy peanut butter
2 Tablespoons low-fat granola without raisins
Directions:
- In a small bowl, mix the yogurt and chocolate syrup until swirled.
- Cut the banana in half lengthwise.
- Open it and place it, insides facing up, in a small banana split dish or medium shallow bowl.
- Spread the peanut butter evenly over the insides of the banana.
- Spoon the yogurt over the middle two-thirds.
- Top the yogurt with the granola and serve immediately.
