Butterfinger Pie

Knowing that I can satisfy my sweet tooth without putting on the pounds? Well, that just makes me happy! Especially when it comes to enjoying one of my favorite chocolate candy bars, Butterfinger!

Ingredients:

- 3 1/2 low-fat Honey Maid graham cracker sheets
- 1, 8 oz. Lite Cool Whip
- 1, 2 oz. Butterfinger candy bar, crushed and divided
- 1 banana (optional)
- 1/4 cup sugar-free Hershey's chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup fat-free Smuckers caramel syrup

Line the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish with the graham cracker sheets. Slice and layer the banana on top of the graham crackers (optional). Mix together the cool whip with half of the crushed Butterfinger candy bar. Spread the cool whip mixture over the graham crackers and bananas. Drizzle both the chocolate syrup and caramel syrup on top of the cool whip and sprinkle remaining crushed Butterfinger on top. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

"In Heaven, chocolate has no calories and is 

served as a main course." - Anonymous

Parmesan-Topped Asparagus Soup

Before you turn up your nose to this not-so-appealing colored soup, you have to try it! My friend told me about this soup. At first I thought, "Ew!" but tonight decided to give it a try and am I glad I did!! Very tasty soup that's also very healthy for you!

Ingredients:

- 1, 14.5 oz. can cut green beans, drained
- 1, 14.5 oz. can cut spears asparagus, drained 
- 2 cups beef broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbs finely shredded parmesan 

Drain cans of asparagus and green beans. Remove 3 Tbs of each vegetable, and place in a small bowl. Set aside. Place remaining vegetables in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour blended vegetables into a microwavable safe bowl (or small sauce pan). Cut the reserved vegetables into small pieces and add to bowl or sauce pan. Add beef broth, salt, pepper, and then heat. Before serving, place 2 Tbs shredded parmesan on top. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

"In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired." 

- Anonymous

Dill-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Seasoned Kale Chips

Such a savory dish! This delicate mahi is seasoned to perfection and pan fried in organic coconut oil. The lightly seasoned kale chips not only offers an extensive amount of vitamins and nutrients, but when baked, their soft crisp texture makes them just as easy and addicting to eat as potato chips!

Ingredients:

- 2, 4 oz. Mahi Mahi fillets - wild caught 
- 1 Tbs organic coconut oil
- 1 tsp. dill seed
- 2 tsp. bread crumbs
- salt and pepper to taste

Heat coconut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Sprinkle both sides of the mahi with dill seed, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Place fillets in skillet and cook for two to three minutes on each side. Remove and enjoy!

Seasoned Kale Chips

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut cup fresh kale into medium-sized pieces (cutting out and discarding the center stem). Cut enough to cover a large cookie sheet (kale will shrink when baked). Place kale on baking sheet and sprinkle kale with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder (optional), and garlic powder (optional). Bake kale for 12 minutes or until the texture is crisp. Some kale may get a little blackened on the ends but it does not take away from the flavor! Remove, let cool, and enjoy! 

"The difference between 'try' and 'triumph' is a little 'umph'". 

- Anonymous 

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

How do you turn a savory pork tenderloin into the most heavenly mouth-watering entree ever? You wrap it in prosciutto (a dry-cured ham sliced very thin). Very easy to prepare and a magnificent meal worth repeating!

Ingredients:

- 1 lb. lean pork tenderloin
- 4 thin slices of prosciutto
- Fresh rosemary
- Fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rinse and pat dry pork tenderloin. Align the 4 strips of prosciutto length-ways (overlapping each layer a bit). Place the pork tenderloin on top of the prosciutto toward one end. Sprinkle a little bit of chopped fresh rosemary and thyme on top and then sprinkle with fresh pepper. Taking the end of the prosciutto, start rolling tenderloin. After tenderloin is wrapped in prosciutto, place tenderloin in a baking pan, with the end of the prosciutto facing down. (I lined the pan with aluminum foil first for easy clean up). Place in preheated oven and bake tenderloin for 30 minutes or until the center temperature reaches approximately 140 to 150 degrees. Remove to a platter and slice tenderloin into 10 thin pieces. Serve with your favorite healthy side dish. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

"Let us gather at the table, eat, laugh, and make memories." 

- Anonymous 

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cupcakes (with Peanut Butter Frosting)

Dessert is always a good idea, especially when you have a major sweet tooth like myself. These delightful mini cupcakes will come to the rescue of any chocolate lover out there; because our happiness depends on it! 

Ingredients:

- 1 box Betty Crocker Low-fat Fudge Brownie mix

- 1/2 cup water

- 1/2 cup oatmeal

- 1/2 cup chocolate chips

- 1 egg

- 2 Tbs applesauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl or mixer, combine all ingredients. Spoon mixture into mini cupcake pans sprayed with Pam baking spray. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Ingredients: Peanut Butter Frosting

- 1/2 cup peanut butter (Peter Pan Whipped Creamy)

- 1 cup powdered sugar

- 1 Tbs milk

- 2 Tbs butter (Land O Lakes Light with Canola Oil), softened

Combine all ingredients and beat until fluffy. Add 1 teaspoon frosting to each cupcake.

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"I'd give up chocolate but I'm not a quitter." - Anonymous