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Apple & Sultana Porridge
Ingredients 1 1/3 cups (125g/4oz) rolled oats 3 1/4 cups (810ml/26fl oz) low-fat milk 1/2 cup (125ml/4fl oz) water 1 medium green apple, grated 2 tablespoons sultanas 1 tablespoon brown sugar Method 1 Put the rolled oats, milk, water, apple and sultanas in a pan. 2 Bring to the boil over a low heat, stirring [...]
Choc Sundae
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-fat canola margarine 2 tablespoons plain flour 1 1/2 cups (375ml/12fl oz) skim or low-fat milk 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 8 small scoops low-fat vanilla ice cream 4 small wafers Method 1 Melt the margarine over a low heat. 2 Add the flour and stir to form [...]
Chocolate Cake
Ingredients canola or olive oil spray 2 cups (280g/9oz) self-raising flour 1/3 cup (30g/1oz) cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2/3 cup (120g/4oz) sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup (60ml/2fl oz) canola oil 200g (6 1/2oz) low-fat vanilla yoghurt 1 cup (250ml/8fl oz) skim milk 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 4 medium strawberries, hulled and sliced [...]
Sausage Rolls
Ingredients 1/3 cup (60g/2oz) bulgur wheat 4 reduced-fat sausages canola or olive oil spray 1/2 small onion, finely diced 1 small carrot, grated 1/2 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup) 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs 2 sheets reduced-fat canola puff pastry, lightly thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Method 1 Pre-heat oven to 180°C [...]
Bill?s Famous Potato Wedges
Ingredients 1.2kg (2lb 7oz) washed potatoes* 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon sweet paprika canola or olive oil spray 2 teaspoons mixed dried herbs cracked pepper 2 medium avocados, mashed 1/2 small red (Spanish) onion, finely diced (optional) 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tomatoes, diced * Using lower GI potatoes such as [...]
Choc Chip Muffins
Ingredients 2 cups (280g/9oz) self-raising flour 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup (90g/3oz) sugar 1/2 cup (90g/3oz) choc chips 1 egg, lightly whisked 2 teaspoons canola oil 200g (6 1/2oz) low-fat vanilla yoghurt 1/2 cup (140g/4 1/2oz) apple puree 1 tablespoon choc chips, extra Method 1 Pre-heat oven to 180°C [...]
Lemonade Ice Blocks
Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) low-joule or diet lemonade 2 tablespoons frozen blueberries Method 1 Divide the blueberries among 4 x 1/3 cup (80ml/2 2/3fl oz) ice block moulds. 2 Pour the lemonade over the berries. 3 Insert Paddlepop sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm. 4 When ready, [...]
Strawberry Jelly Cups
Ingredients 1 (9g/1/4oz) dry sachet low-joule or diet jelly 1/2 cup (125ml/4fl oz) boiling water 1 1/2 cups (375ml/12fl oz) cold water 8 small strawberries, hulled and sliced 4 small scoops low-fat vanilla ice cream 12 small marshmallows (2.5cm/1in diameter) 4 teaspoons malted chocolate drinking powder Method 1 Pour the boiling water over the jelly [...]
Party Punch
Ingredients 1.5L (48fl oz) unsweetened apple and blackcurrant juice 1.25L (40fl oz) diet or low-joule lemonade 250g (8oz) strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced 1/4 small pineapple, peeled and diced Method 1 Put the juice, lemonade and fruit into a large jug and gently stir to combine. Serves 15 Variation: Replace [...]