Author: xwina

  • 4-ingredient banana pancakes

    1 small ripe banana 1 medium egg 2 tbsp wholemeal self-raising flour oil spray Select all ingredients Step 1Mash bananaUnsure of the quantity needed?Click on the underlined ingredient to reveal the quantity. No need to flip back and forth!OK, GOT IT in a medium bowl until smooth. Whisk in egg, then flour until smooth. Set aside for 5 minutes. Step 2Lightly spray a…

  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes

    Ingredients Cooking spray 2 spray(s) Uncooked baby potatoes 1⅓ pound(s), about 16 potatoes Table salt 1 tsp, divided Olive oil 1 Tbsp Rosemary 1 tsp, or any herb variety, fresh, chopped Minced garlic ½ tsp Instructions Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. Place the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to…

  • CUPCAKES RECIPE

    Ingredients For the Cupcakes ▢1 cup whole wheat pastry flour ▢⅔ cup sugar ▢1 teaspoon baking powder ▢¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon (I used Pampered Chef Cinnamon Plus) ▢¼ teaspoon baking soda ▢⅛ teaspoon salt ▢⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ▢3 tablespoons canola oil (I substituted MELT Spread) ▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract ▢1 large egg ▢1 cup finely shredded, peeled carrot (about 2 medium) 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained very well ▢⅓ cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped For the Lemon Cream…

  • FRESH RASPBERRY CAKE

    Ingredients ▢1-⅓ cups all-purpose flour ▢1-½ teaspoons baking powder ▢¼ teaspoon salt ▢¼ cup butter, softened ▢½ cup sugar ▢1 large egg ▢2 teaspoons vanilla extract ▢1 teaspoon lemon zest ▢½ cup ,plus 2 tablespoons, low-fat buttermilk ▢1-⅓ cups fresh raspberries1 tbsp coarse sugar, for sprinkling on top Instructions Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream…

  • CHOCOLATE CAKE

    Ingredients ▢1 cup sugar ▢¾ cup, plus 2 tablespoons, all-purpose flour ▢¼ cup, plus 2 tablespoons, unsweetened cocoa powder ▢¾ teaspoon baking soda ▢¾ teaspoon baking powder ▢½ teaspoon salt ▢1 large egg ▢½ cup milk ▢¼ cup vegetable oil ▢1 teaspoon vanilla ▢½ cup boiling water Instructions Heat oven to 350F degrees. Grease and flour a 9-inch round or 8-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking…

  • CAKE MIX CROCK POT FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

    Ingredients ▢1 yellow cake mix (16 to 18 ounces) ▢1 can (about 15 ounces) fruit cocktail in juice, undrained ▢2 eggs ▢2 tablespoons oil ▢¼ cup mini chocolate chips Instructions Add the cake mix, fruit cocktail with all it’s juice, eggs and oil to a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy and well blended, about 2 minutes. Spray the casserole…

  • SKINNY ON SLOW COOKER APPLE CAKE

    Ingredients ▢¾ cup sugar ▢3 tablespoons canola oil ▢1 large egg ▢1 teaspoon vanilla ▢1 cup all-purpose flour ▢½ teaspoon baking soda ▢½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ▢¼ teaspoon salt ▢2 cups chopped apples, peeled or not (2 to 3 apples, I used Pink Lady’s) ▢¼ cup chopped walnuts Instructions Ideal slow cooker size: 6-Quart to 7-Quart. Grease and flour a bread pan or baking dish that fits in your slow cooker. Place a…

  • Skinny Strawberry Cake

    ▢9 ounces white or vanilla cake mix (½ of an 18-ounce package) ▢1 egg white ▢½ cup water ▢3 tablespoons vegetable oil ▢½ teaspoon vanilla ▢3 ounces plain non-fat yogurt (½ of a 6-ounce container) ▢¼ cup strawberry all-fruit preserves melted 1-½ cups whipped cream (¾ cup heavy cream whipped with 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar to make 1-½ cups or natural whipped topping such as Truwhip) ▢1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and sliced…