Snowpocalypse 2011

We are in the midst of a snow storm.  The news (and facebook) have dubbed it "Snowpocalypse 2011".   The snow started yesterday.... now wind has been thrown into the equation.   Temps are dropping.....  drifts are growing..... Yes, it's winter in Iowa.


Snow storms make me want to make soup and bake.   A big pot of chili will be started in the morning.  Bread will be put into the bread machine.   AND tonight I tried a new recipe.... Cranberry Almond Biscotti!!   I definitely will be making it again!  The best thing is that it is a healthy recipe!!  Only 84 calories - IF you can stop with one that is!  : )  I found it on the "Taste Of Home" website.

Cranberry Almond Biscotti  


Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 3 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 cup sugar
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped white candy coating

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, molasses and extract. 

Beat in sugar substitute. Combine the flour, baking powder, 

cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to egg mixture 

(dough will be sticky).

Turn onto a floured surface. Knead in almonds and cranberries. 

Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 12-in. x 3-in. rectangle. 

Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. 

Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; with a 

serrated knife, cut each loaf into 16 slices. Place slices 

cut side down on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. 

Bake for 25-35 minutes or until firm, turning once. Remove 

to wire racks to cool.

In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt candy coating; stir 

until smooth. Drizzle over biscotti. Store in an airtight 

container. Yield: 32 cookies.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda no-calorie sweetener.

Nutritional Analysis: One cookie equals 84 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 

14 mg cholesterol, 39 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. 

Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.

Cranberry Almond Biscotti published in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p48

Enjoy!

New blog day

On several blogs I have seen "Daybook" (it seems like those post on Mondays), "Wordless Wednesday", "Thrifty Thursday", etc.  I'm not sure where those originated.......  AND I'm not sure if this is how it's done, but I'm doing it anyway!!

Over the past couple of weeks I have heard a lot of comments about healthy eating and new healthy recipes.  SOOOOOO.....  I decided it called for a new "blog day"!
Introducing: Tuesday's Tips!!    My plan is on Tuesdays to write about a healthy tip or a healthier way to make an old recipe.   Some of the tips are common sense, some I've read about, some are shared by friends, some are from LA Weight Loss, and some I have just stumbled upon.

So, once again.... here it goes!

Tuesday's Tip:
READ LABELS!!  When you are grocery shopping take a minute to compare brands.  Sodium especially can vary greatly between brands.  Just because something says it is "organic" doesn't mean it is the best option for low sodium or low-fat.  Read, read, read!!!!

Have a healthy day!