Wednesday, March 17, 2010

How 'bout some snacks....

Happy St. Patty's Day Everyone!

Now that you've heard about the Flat Belly Plan....here are a few sample 400 calories meals.

Mediterranean Salad

Toss 1/2 c chickpeas, rinsed and drained, with 1/2 c halved cherry tomatoes, 1 chopped cucumber, 10 large black olives, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Serve with 1 toasted large whole wheat pita.

Total calories: 398

Waffles Florentine

Prepare 2 whole grain waffles and spread with 2 Tbsp black olive tape­nade. Top with 1/2 c egg whites, scrambled in cooking spray, and 3/4 c spinach leaves. Have 1/2 c green or red grapes.

Total calories: 393

Almond Butter With Fresh Fruit

Spread 1 slice whole wheat bread with 2 Tbsp almond butter. Eat with 1/2 c each sliced strawberries and sliced kiwifruit.

Total calories: 350

Avocado Tomato Herbed Wrap

Spread 1 whole wheat wrap with 2 Laughing Cow Light Garlic & Herb Wedges and fill with 1 sliced small tomato, 1/4 c sliced Hass avocado, whole basil leaves, and 1 tsp balsamic vinaigrette.

Total calories: 367

Dijon Egg Sandwich

Scramble 1/2 c egg whites in cooking spray. Place on toasted whole wheat English muffin spread with 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard and top with 1oz reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese and 1/4 c cubed Hass avocado.

Total calories: 386

Avocado Bruschetta

Spread 2 slices toasted whole wheat bread with 1/4 c sliced Hass avocado, mashed, and top with 2 sliced small tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Have 1 medium apple.

Total calories: 374

Cheesy Bean Dip

Mix 3/4 c rinsed and drained kidney beans, mashed, with 1/4 c diced onion, 1 Tbsp walnut oil, and 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with 1/4 c shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese and microwave on medium until cheese is melted. Serve with 1 c sliced red bell pepper for dipping.

Total calories: 389

Grab & Go Chocolate Cherry Trail Mix

Toss together 1/2 c whole grain O's cereal, 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips, and 1 oz dried cherries. Drink 1/2 c fat-free milk.

Total calories: 429

Strawberry Chocolate Cottage Cheese

Sprinkle 1 c fat-free cottage cheese with 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 c sliced strawberries. Sprinkle with chopped mint leaves.

Total calories: 379

Chocolate Banana Blast

Mix sliced 1/2 small banana and 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips with 6 oz container unsweetened fat-free Greek-style yogurt.

Total calories: 352

Blueberry Waffle

Top 1 frozen whole grain waffle, toasted, with 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips and place in toaster oven or oven set to 350°F to slightly melt chips. Top with 1/4 c blueberries and 2 oz fat-free vanilla yogurt.

Total calories: 350

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