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

Apples are packed with two types of fiber, and when these insoluble and soluble fibers join forces they can actually lower your cholesterol.

Cranberries have been long known to provide protection against urinary tract and kidney infections.

Grapes have been found to combat heart problems and can actually strengthen muscles in the heart.

sweetie-fry bananas with cream cheese frosting
PER SERVING (4 pieces with frosting): 202 calories, 1g fat, 303mg sodium, 52g carbs, 10.5g fiber, 18g sugars, 5g protein

Fried bananas with sweet cream cheese frosting for only about 200 calories and 1 gram of fat?! That is complete insanity. BTW, this dessert also packs in a whopping 10.5 grams of fiber!!!

Ingredients
1 large banana
Вј cup Fiber One bran cereal (original)
3 tablespoons Cool Whip Free
2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated), divided 1 tablespoon fat-free cream cheese, softened

In a food processor or blender, combine Fiber One, cinnamon, salt, and the remaining tablespoon of Splenda, and blend until a breadcrumb-like consistency is achieved.

Cut banana in half widthwise and then lengthwise, so you have 4 pieces. Spray banana pieces (both sides) with nonstick spray. Roll banana pieces in the «breadcrumb» mixture, making sure to cover them entirely.

Cook banana slices in a pan sprayed with nonstick spray, over medium heat, for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crispy. Serve with chilled cream cheese frosting.

MAKES 1 SERVING

CHEW ON THIS:

Bananas are the most popular fruit in America. Americans eat 33 pounds of bananas per person per year. . Yowsa!

cheery cherry cobbler
PER SERVING (Вјth of cobbler): 156 calories, 1g fat, 150mg sodium, 36g carbs, 3g fiber, 21g sugars, 3g protein

2 tablespoons fat-free liquid egg substitute
2 tablespoons no-sugar-added applesauce
2 tablespoons Splenda No Calorie Sweetener (granulated), divided 1 tablespoon brown sugar (not packed)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of salt

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine

Heat cherry mixture over medium heat, stirring often. Once liquid thickens to a syrupy consistency and begins to bubble, reduce heat to low and cover. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes and then transfer cherry mixture to a medium round baking dish. Set aside.

Next, break graham crackers into pieces and crush them (either in a food processor or blender, or by placing cracker pieces in a sealable plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin on the bag). Transfer crumbs to a microwave-safe dish and add egg substitute, applesauce, cinnamon, and remaining tablespoon of Splenda. Stir well.

Microwave cracker mixture for 1 minute. Use a fork to break up the toughened mixture as much as possible and then allow to cool for a few minutes.

Transfer cracker mixture to a food processor or blender and pulse until crumbly and uniform. Evenly distribute graham cracker topping over cherries.

Place the dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

bestest baked apples
PER SERVING (1 apple): 72 calories, 0.5g fat, 10mg sodium, 19g carbs, 3g fiber, 14g sugars, 0g protein

These baked apples are CLASSIC! And they're great alone or with low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat ice cream, frozen yogurt, or regular yogurt. Yum!

Ingredients
4 medium Rome apples
1 can diet black cherry soda
ВЅ no-calorie sweetener packet
Dash of cinnamon

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Core apples. Place in a casserole dish. Pour the entire can of soda over apples. Sprinkle cinnamon and sweetener over apples.

Place dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm, hot, or cold.

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

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TOP ATE Fiber-Packed Fruits!
The most fiber-happy fruits in the world. .
1. Dates—A cup of pitted dates contains 14 grams of fiber!
2. Avocado—Sliced avocado has a whopping 10 grams of fiber per cup.
3. Guava—9 grams of fiber in each cup of groovy guava.
4. Raspberries—A cup of raspberries serves up 8 grams of fiber.
5. Blackberries—A cup of blackberries follows with 7.5 grams of fiber.
6. Kiwi—Kiwi slices contain more than 5 grams of fiber per cup.
7. Cranberries/Pears—We know this is a Top «Ate,» but both whole cranberries and sliced pears contain 4 to 5 grams of fiber per cup!
8. Blueberries—You'll take in 3.5 grams of fiber from each cup of blueberries you chew.