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Banana Split Cake

April 5, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

A banana split that is just over 150 calories per serving, this cake is a sweet treat….cool and refreshing without the brain freeze! 


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Ingredients
  • 1 16oz yellow cake mix Sugar Free
  • 3/4 Cup Creek Yogurt Plain, nonfat
  • 1 Cup water
  • 2 egg whites Medium
  • 1.5 Oz instant vanilla pudding fat free, sugar free
  • 2.5 Cups skim milk
  • 3 bananas Medium, Sliced
  • 2 Cups fresh strawberries Sliced
  • 8 Oz Crushed Pineapples canned, in juice, drained
  • 8 Oz whipped topping sugar free, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp dark chocolate baking chips
  • 1/4 Cup sliced almonds
  • 20 maraschino cherries canned, drained
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  1. Preheat oven to temperature called for on the cake mix box. Use a 9 x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, yogurt, water, and egg whites. Mix with electric mixer until combined and then mix on medium for about 2 minutes. Pour into the baking dish and bake according to the cake mix directions.
  3. Allow the cake to cool completely. Use a fork or end of a wooden spoon to pierce cake in rows, about ½ inches apart.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together instant vanilla pudding and skim milk.
  5. Pour pudding over cake, wiggle dish to help pudding settle into holes.
  6. Arrange sliced bananas, strawberries and drained crushed pineapple evenly over the pudding.
  7. Spread thawed whipped topping over fruit and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  8. Note: Keep cake refrigerated. Can store for 2 days, covered in refrigerator.
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nutrition label

One serving of Banana Split Cake provides 13.7% Daily Value of Vitamin C 

Maraschino cherries may contain added sugars  

One serving of Banana Split Cake includes approximately 1.5 grams or 3% DV of added sugars

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Almond Butter Cookies

September 17, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Who doesn’t love that traditional fork-pressed crisscross pattern? These easy homemade cookies are fun for the kids to help with, plus their soft and chewy, packed with protein, and are great for kickstarting your day or as a pick-me-up/post-workout snack. Best dunked in milk!


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  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix together almond butter, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and egg whites in a large bowl.
  3. Then add almond flour into the mix. Keep mixing until the batter is thick and sticky.
  4. Prep cooking sheet pan with either parchment paper or spray with non-stick baking spray.
  5. Roll 12 dough into balls approximately 2 Tablespoons in size. Place each ball on your prepared baking tray/ cookie sheet.
  6. Then flattened balls with a fork to form a cookie shape.
  7. Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes then enjoy!
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Pistachio Cake

March 8, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

A delightful pistachio cake! This green cake is sure to liven up the dessert table and light up everyone’s face! Our skinny pistachio cake is the perfect dessert for any springtime gathering and St. Patrick’s day!

 

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Cake:
  • 1 16.25 ounce box white cake mix
  • 1 ounce Pistachio Sugar-Free/Fat-Free Pudding
  • 6 ounce non-fat greek yogurt vanilla
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups water
Frosting:
  • 8 ounce container fat free whipped topping thawed
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 ounce Pistachio Sugar-Free/Fat-Free Pudding
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9 X 11 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to combine cake mix, pudding, yogurt, egg whites and water. Mix together for 2-3 minutes until well blended.
  3. Pour batter into cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. While baking, combine ingredients for frosting. Use a mixer to beat milk and pudding on medium speed. Let rest for a few minutes and fold in thawed whipped topping. Place in refrigerator until cake has cooled.
  5. Top cake with frosting. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Recipe Notes

For a fun festive St. Patrick’s Day dessert, add some green food coloring to the batter or frosting, or both!

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting

December 13, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

These pumpkin cupcakes are delicious for the fall or holiday season and topped with thick greek yogurt frosting! Bring these to any holiday party!


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Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce box spice cake mix
  • 1 15 ounce can unsalted pumpkin
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 cupcake tins with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients. Mix well. Evenly distribute batter into cupcake liners.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Spread frosting on cupcakes and garnish with ground cinnamon.
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Pecan Apple Spice Cookies

October 19, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Pecan Apple Spice Cookies set on a plate. Try these delicious Pecan Apple Spice Cookies to get a delicious taste of fall! Perfect for any holiday cookie trade party!

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Ingredients
  • 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
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  1. Preheat oven to 350, clean area, and wash apples
  2. In a small bowl, combine, flour, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, mix with an electric mixer butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Slowly mix in flour mixture until smooth
  5. Fold in apple and pecans
  6. Form the dough into 1” balls, place on cookie sheet, and press down.
  7. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes
  8. Remove from oven and serve warm for that yummy warm fall feeling
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