Peach & Blueberry Cobbler

 

This is a healthier version of a traditional cobbler, with canola oil in place of some of the butter and whole-wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. Unlike more classic biscuit-topped cobblers, the peaches and blueberries are nestled into a tender batter that swells around the fruit as it bakes. Other fruits may be substituted. It’s especially beautiful when baked in and served right from a cast-iron skillet.

 

10 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/4 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup reduced-fat milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe but firm peaches, (about 1 pound), pitted and sliced into eighths, or 3 1/2 cups frozen
  • 2 cups (1 pint) fresh or frozen blueberries

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place butter and oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Heat in the oven until melted and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add milk, sugar and vanilla; stir to combine.
  4. Add the melted butter mixture to the batter and stir to combine. Pour the batter into the hot pan. Spoon peaches and blueberries evenly over the batter.
  5. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the top of the cobbler is browned and the batter around the fruit is completely set, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Per serving: 182 calories; 8 g fat ( 3 g sat , 3 g mono ); 11 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 3 g fiber; 212 mg sodium; 140 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 carbohydrate (other), 1 1/2 fat

Adapted from EatingWell.com

Black Bean Quesadillas

 

In a hurry? These satisfying quesadillas take just 15 minutes to make. We like them with black beans, but pinto beans work well too. If you like a little heat, be sure to use pepper Jack cheese in the filling. Serve with: A little sour cream and a mixed green salad.

4 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, preferably pepper Jack
  • 1/2 cup prepared fresh salsa (see Tip), divided
  • 4 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

Preparation

  1. Combine beans, cheese and 1/4 cup salsa in a medium bowl. Place tortillas on a work surface. Spread 1/2 cup filling on half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half, pressing gently to flatten.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 quesadillas and cook, turning once, until golden on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a cutting board and tent with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and quesadillas. Serve the quesadillas with avocado and the remaining salsa.

Tips & Notes

  • Look for prepared fresh salsa in the supermarket refrigerator section near other dips and spreads.

Nutrition

Per serving: 377 calories; 16 g fat ( 5 g sat , 8 g mono ); 13 mg cholesterol; 46 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 13 g protein; 10 g fiber; 679 mg sodium; 581 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (25% daily value), Folate (23% dv), Iron (19% dv), Potassium (17% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2

Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 lean meat, 2 fat

 

Adapted from EatingWell.com

 

"Healthified" Chocolate Lovers' Brownies

75% less fat • No sat fat • 27% fewer calories than the original recipe. Treat yourself to rich chocolate taste in every fudgy bite of this healthified brownie.

What is “Healthified”?  We’ve replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 45 min
Makes: 16 brownies


Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 egg whites or 1/4 cup fat-free egg product
3/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, if desired

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray
2. In medium bowl, mix granulated sugar, yogurt, oil, vanilla and egg whites. Stir in all remaining ingredients except powdered sugar. Spread in pan.
3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

1 Brownie: Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 20); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 85mg; Total Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 14g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.