Waffle Sticks

A great way to start your day or use them as quick and handy snacks to fight off hunger throughout the day.

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese (small curd)

2 eggs

1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons olive oil (optional- will add fat, but makes them more moist. Good both ways)

1/4 cup sugar free syrup (vanilla, pumpkin, toffee or anything you want)

1 1/3 cup oat bran

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 Tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

Heat waffle iron.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until thoroughly combined. I use a fork to mix in the curds to make a smooth batter.

Spread mixture onto waffle surface and cook according to the manufacturer’s specification. (Usually about 3-5 minutes each depending on your iron). I don’t need to use any oil for my iron, but you can mist it with olive oil if you wish.

As the mixture stands, it will thicken and you may need to add more water, a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.

Remove the waffles and place them on a cutting board to cut into stix with a pizza cutter or knife. Eat some fresh and cool the rest on a wire rack.

Handy Snacks

For leftovers I let them cool completely, then place in a ziplock bag and put it in the fridge or freezer for another time.

You can eat them at room temperature, reheat in the microwave or use your toaster for a crisper treat.

I love to use these for snacks: 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon and 1 in the evening. It is a great snack, curbs hunger and you can take them with you.

Tip: When using syrups you can be creative. If you are doing banana or pumpkin, I sometimes add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. You can also mix flavors such as banana and a nut syrup to get a richer flavor like banana nut bread.

Easy Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Easy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers

 (Low carb and low fat)

Makes about 40 poppers 

Prep Time: 20 minutes        Cook Time: 20 - 30 minutes         Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

20 whole fresh jalapeños peppers
2 8-oz blocks of fat free cream cheese, softened
1 to 2 pounds of turkey bacon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.

2. Cut jalapeños in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes. Stuff each jalapeño half with fat free cream cheese.

3. Wrap each jalapeño half with bacon. Secure with a toothpick.

3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. If after 20 minutes the bacon doesn't look brown enough, turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes to finish. Just keep a close eye so they don't burn! Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Note: Sometimes I like to mix green onions, garlic, and/or grated parmesan cheese in with the cream cheese. Be creative or keep it simple, either way these are great!

Hot Raspberry Dipping Sauce

¼ cup Sugar Free Raspberry Jelly/Jam
1 tsp canned or jarred Jalapenos

1. Place ¼ cup of the SF Jelly/Jam in a container.
2. Slice the canned jalapenos very thin adding as much heat as you would like. If your jelly or jam is too thick, I add a little juice. This may make it really hot…so be careful.