Saturday, May 29, 2010

Banana Custard Squares

I've always wished there was a way to keep bananas greener longer, but after eating this tasty pie squares, I think I've changed my mind!

Good for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack! :)

Another delicious (and steathily healthy) way to get rid of over-ripe bananas (because we've all had enough of banana bread already!)...

Crust:
  • 6 sheets graham cracker (crushed)
  • 1/3 C granola
  • 3 TB yogurt
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
Step 1: Combine and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350.

Step 2: Slice and fry 5-6 bananas until caramelized, then lay out across crust.

Filing:
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 1/2 C yogurt
  • 1/4 C sour cream
  • 1 tsp flour
Step 3: Beat white until fluffy, then fold in rest of ingredients, including yolk.

Step 4: Pour and spread over bananas, then bake at 400 for 20 minutes, plus 15 minutes at 325.

Cut into squares and enjoy!

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Best Ever Bloody Mary!


Nothing like a Bloody Mary to wake you up and relax you at the same time, anytime - breakfast, lunch or dinner! Nutritious and guilt-free!

  • 2 oz vodka (Smirnoff or better!)
  • 4 oz V8 juice
  • lemon/lime juice
  • tabasco
  • olive juice
  • pepper
  • AND the secret ingredient - pickle juice!
* Add horseradish for spice. :)



Shake together, serve over ice and garnish with a celery stick and green olives.

So easy, you can make them even after having a few!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Banana Rama Muffins!

Way too easy - it's almost like cheating!

These are guaranteed to be the most fluffy, moist, and banana-y muffins you've ever tasted. (With only a third of the sugar of usual recipes - but you'll never notice!)

Ingredients:

  • 2 VERY ripe bananas (we're talking black here, folks!)
  • 1/3 Cup maple syrup
  • 2 TBSP sour cream
  • 2 TBSP melted butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • 1 Cup pancake mix

Step 1: Softly mash bananas (leave them chunky!).
Step 2: Stir in all wet.
Step 3: Add pancake mix.


Pour into greased muffins tins and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

*Tip: Run a butter-knife around the rims and the muffins will pop right out!

Don't feel guilty - no one will ever guess it was so easy, they'll think you slaved away for hours!


Makes 6-8 muffins.

*Also easy to double and freeze!