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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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Servings
20 1/20th of cake
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20 1/20th of cake
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20 1/20th of cake
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
Servings: 1/20th of cake
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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.
Recipe Notes

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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Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce

November 15, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

A Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce will make a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner option. This will be a refreshing addition to your other recipes!

 


Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce
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4
Chicken Salad Pita with Yogurt Sauce
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup red grapes halved if large
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast skinless, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise with olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 each 100% whole wheat pita pockets cut in half
  • 4 pieces leaf lettuce
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Combine grapes, chicken breast, celery in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine yogurt, mayonnaise, chili powder, curry powder salt and pepper.
  4. Mix yogurt sauce with chicken mixture and add almonds. Place 1/2 cup salad in each pita pocket with 1 piece leaf lettuce.
Recipe Notes

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, chicken salad, main dish, pita, Salad, school, yogurt, yogurt sauce

Fresh Berry Caprese Salad

June 14, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

This simple yet fresh Berry Caprese Salad is a perfect salad for when strawberries and blueberries are in season. Can be eaten as a side dish or have grilled chicken added to it to make it a main dish. Enjoy one of our favorite summer inspired salads!

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6 servings
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6 servings
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Ingredients
  • 1/2 Cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 Cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 Cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 Cup fresh mozzarella cubed
  • 1/4 Cup sliced almonds
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 Cup Spring Mix Salad
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  1. Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over low heat; cook 15 minutes or until reduced to a thick glaze. Allow to cool.
  2. Place strawberries, blueberries, mozzarella, almonds and basil on top of spring mix salad. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Recipe Notes

Fresh Berry Caprese Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup spring mix + approx 1/2 cup toppings (186g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 150 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 190 mg 8 % Total Carbohydrate 15 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 8 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 326 mg 25 % Iron 1 mg 6 % Potassium 166 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: blueberries, Salad, spring, strawberries, summer, Vegetarian

Chinese Chicken

April 27, 2016 by Dinner Tonight


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Cook Time
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Cook Time
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Cook Time
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Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 chicken breasts cooked and cubed
  • 1 cup chicken broth (reduced sodium)
  • 5 green onions with tops sliced
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 4 stalks celery sliced
  • 1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts drained and sliced
  • 3 carrots thinly sliced
  • 4 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds
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  1. Heat oil in electric skillet. Add chicken, green onions, celery, carrots and cabbage. Cook on medium high 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Dissolve cornstarch in broth and add to chicken and vegetables.
  3. Sprinkle with soy sauce and stir.
  4. Add water chestnuts and sliced almonds and heat through.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Chicken, protein, stir fry

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