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Tres Leches Cake

January 5, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Enjoy this healthier version of a classic Tres Leches Cake! An exclusive recipes from our Healthy Cooking School that we are sharing with you now!


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Ingredients
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 18.5 ounce box yellow cake mix
  • 6 ounces nonfat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large eggs whites
  • 1 14 ounce can nonfat sweetend condensed milk
  • 1 cup light coconut milk (in the can or box)
  • 2 tablespoons of a 3 oz. package sugar-free instant pudding mix
  • 2 cups 1% Milk
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 8 ounces nonfat whipped topping
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. Preheat oven to temperature called for on the box of cake mix. Spray a 9*13- inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  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 for a 9*13- inch pan.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, While the cake is cooling, pour the condensed milk and the coconut milk into a medium bowl. Whisk until combined.
  4. Once the cake has cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to make holes all over the top of the cake, extending down deep into the cake. Slowly pour milk mixture evenly on top of the cake, making sure it soaks into the holes.
  5. Add pudding mix, milk, and coconut extract to the bowl from the first milk mixture. Whisk until the pudding just starts to firm up. Pour and then spread the pudding on top of the cake, filling all the holes.
  6. Refrigerate the cake, uncovered, for about 4 hours, until completely cold. Spread the whipped topping on top. Serve now (good), or cover the cake and let sit overnight (better). Serve with cut up fresh fruit or a warm citrus compote if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition facts per serving: 180 calories, 4g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 220mg sodium, 33g total carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 12g sugars, 4g protein, and 10% calcium. percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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Banana Chocolate Pudding

January 2, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Check out our delicious Banana Chocolate Pudding! This dessert is quick and easy to make and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth (and it’s nutritious too)!

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Ingredients
  • 1 large avocado pitted and peeled
  • 1 Banana
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup non-fat milk
  • 1 teaspoon coffee powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
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  1. Wash your hands, clean your cooking area, and wash fruit.
  2. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Chill until ready to serve. Garnish with orange zest.
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Soft Pumpkin Spice Drops

December 19, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

santas-slimmed-down-pumpkin-spice-dropsPumpkin desserts aren’t only for the fall months! This recipe for Soft Pumpkin Spice Drops is a great way to use that leftover can of pumpkin puree. These tasty cookies are also a great way to help keep Santa slim and for everyone to enjoy a healthier dessert this holiday season.

 

 

 

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Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

October 31, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

If you need a dessert recipe to use your homemade pumpkin puree, this is the perfect recipe. These Chewy Pumpkin Cookies are easy and delicious!

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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Desserts, fall, healthy desserts, kid friendly, pumpkin, pumpkin puree

Pecan Coffee Cake

October 3, 2016 by Dinner Tonight

Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree?  Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!

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Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree? Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!
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Did you know that Texas’s state tree is the Pecan tree? Texas produces approximately 60 million pounds of pecans every year. If they are stored properly, pecans are a great addition to several recipes and make a great snack year round. Check out this delicious and healthy dessert recipe to start using pecans in your food! This dessert is sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet!
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Servings
24 pieces
Servings
24 pieces
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • 2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
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  1. Begin by mixing sugar, milk, yogurt, eggs, and vanilla together until well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking powder and salt until well combined.
  3. Slowly add dry mixture to the wet mixture and make sure it is well combined.
  4. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  5. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans and melted butter.
  6. Sprinkle evenly on top of the unbaked batter.
  7. Bake in an oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes.
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