Lisa Lillien - Hungry Girl - Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World

Ingredients
2 cups puffed corn cereal (like Kix)
ВЅ cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
1 ounce (about 1 cup) crispy freeze-dried apples
3 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated)
1ВЅ tablespoons light whipped butter or light buttery spread
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
ВЅ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sliced almonds

Directions
Since this is a quickie recipe, it's best to have all ingredients measured out and ready to go before starting, in order to avoid burning. Begin by setting out a large piece of foil for the recipe to cool on after it's prepared.
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, Splenda, corn syrup, and cinnamon. Stir while cooking over low heat. Once mixture is thoroughly blended and bubbling, stir in both cereals and coat them with the mixture. Continuously stir for about 2ВЅ minutes, until cereal mix looks well coated and toasty.
Mix in apple crisps and almonds, and then immediately remove from heat. Spread mixture out on foil until cool.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS
HG HOLIDAY SHOCKER!
A slice of that pecan pie sounds delicious, but it likely has at least 600 calories and more than 30 grams of fat. That pie is packing more than just pecans!
jalapeГ±o swappers
PER SERVING (5 poppers): 126 calories, 1g fat, 425mg sodium, 22g carbs, 8g fiber, 4g sugars, 14g protein

These poppers are so good, your guests will never know they're low in fat and calories! But remember to remove all the seeds — they're super-spicy!

Ingredients
5 fresh whole jalapeГ±os
ВЅ cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
Вј cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
Вј cup fat-free cream cheese
Вј cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
Optional: salt, black pepper, garlic powder
For the 411 on faux-frying with Fiber One, see page 113!

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Halve the jalapeГ±os lengthwise and remove the seeds, stems, and membranes. Be very careful when handling jalapeГ±os. Wash your hands frequently and well, and avoid touching your face and eyes. Wash halves and dry them very well. Set aside.
Stir together cream cheese and shredded cheese. If you like, season cheese mixture with salt, black pepper, and/or garlic powder.
Using a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. If you like, season crumbs with salt, black pepper, and/or garlic powder. Place crumbs in one small dish and egg substitute in another.
Stuff each jalapeГ±o half with the cheese mixture. Next, carefully coat both sides of each jalapeГ±o half, first with egg substitute and then with Fiber One crumbs.
Place jalapeГ±os on a baking pan sprayed with nonstick spray and place in the oven. Cook for 25 minutes (for very spicy poppers) to 30 minutes (medium-hot poppers).
MAKES 2 SERVINGS 10 °Calories—This or That?
Looking for a 100-calorie party food? Would you rather have. .
6 chilled shrimp dipped in cocktail sauce or 1 breaded, fried shrimp with sweet and sour sauce?
3 whole cups of popcorn or 2 tablespoons of mixed nuts?
1 full skewer of grilled chicken or 1 tiny triangle of a chicken quesadilla?
10 baked tortilla chips with a side of salsa or 1 loaded nacho?
A plate full of crisp veggies with some spinach dip or 1 mini spinach quiche?
Nutritional information based on averages. save-the-day stuffing
PER SERVING (1 cup): 89 calories, 1.5g fat, 275mg sodium, 17g carbs, 4g fiber, 4g sugars, 5g protein

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 cup fat-free broth (chicken or vegetable), at room temperature
Вј cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Salt, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme, to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut bread into ВЅ-inch cubes. Spray a medium baking dish with nonstick spray and place bread cubes evenly along the bottom of the dish.
In a medium pot, combine broth, celery, and onions. Cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.
Remove pot from heat and add mushrooms and garlic. Season mixture to taste with salt, black pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Let cool for several minutes.
Add egg substitute and butter to veggie/broth mixture and stir. Pour mixture into the baking pan, evenly covering bread cubes. Mix gently with a fork. Bread cubes should be moist, but not saturated. If necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and then mix again.
Cover with foil and cook dish in the oven for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and fluff and rearrange stuffing. Return dish to oven, uncovered, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
MAKES 5 SERVINGS
HG Tip: Zazzle up your stuffing by adding any of the following to it before baking: 1 ounce of raisins, 1 medium pear (chopped), 2 tablespoons of sliced almonds, 1 ounce of sweetened dried cranberries, or 1 medium Granny Smith apple (chopped). Each one adds less than 20 calories to each serving!
party poppin' trail mix
PER SERVING (1 generous cup): 118 calories, 3.5g fat, 83mg sodium, 22g carbs, 5g fiber, 9g sugars, 4g protein

Ingredients
2 cups popped 94 % fat-free kettle corn microwave popcorn
1 cup puffed corn cereal (like Kix)
ВЅ cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
2 ounces chocolate-covered soy nuts
1 ounce (about 1 cup) freeze-dried fruit

Directions
Combine all ingredients and give 'em a shake. Wasn't that easy?
MAKES 5 SERVINGS

cheesy dog tortilla roll-ups
PER SERVING (2 pieces): 78 calories, 1g fat, 476mg sodium, 10g carbs, 3g fiber, 1g sugars, 9g protein