American Reformed Church

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Get healthy recipies....

Here are some healthy recipes our First Place members have tried. Try these recipies and see for yourself that eating healthy can taste great!

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Blue Ribbon Frozen Snickers

12 oz frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream (fat-free, sugar-free)
1 small box sugar-free chocolate pudding, dry
3 graham cracker squares
1 cup Cool Whip Lite
3 Tablespoons peanut butter

12 oz frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream (fat-free, sugar-free) 1 small box sugar-free chocolate pudding, dry 3 graham cracker squares 1 cup Cool Whip Lite 3 Tablespoons peanut butter Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and place in an 8x8 - inch baking dish. Mix all other ingredients together. Carefully pour into dish, so as not to disturb crumbs. Freeze until firm Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 8 equal portions.


Chocolate Eclair Dessert

24 lowfat graham crackers (appr. 1 box)       

1 small box sugar free instant chocolate pudding

4 1/2 cups skim milk                                   

12 oz. Cool whip Lite, thawed

2 small boxes sugar free instant vanilla pudding

Place 8 graham crackers in bottom of 9x13 pan.  Mix vanilla puddings and 3 cups milk well, let sit 2 minutes.  Gently fold in Cool Whip.  Pour half on graham crackers.  Top with another 8 crackers.  Pour remaining mixture, top with remaining crackers.  Mix Chocolate pudding with 1 1/2 cups milk, let sit 2 minutes.  Spread over graham crackers.  Let sit 6 hours or overnight in a refrigerator to soften crackers, strawberries may be served on top as garnish. 


Spinach (carrot) Lasagna

Ingredients:

1 10 oz pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained

Shaved carrots (optional; amount depends on your taste)

1 15 oz pkg. low fat ricotta cheese

1 C. grated parmesan cheese

1 C. low fat plain yogurt

1 egg (egg beaters for low fat)

¾ tsp. Salt

¼ tsp. Pepper

1 jar of alfredo sauce (some brands have lower fat)

6 lasagna noodles (use extra if you prefer)

8 oz. Part skim mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

1 C. water

Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 375º; squeeze out extra liquid from spinach. In large bowl add: spinach, carrots, ricotta, ½ C. parmesan cheese, yogurt, egg, salt, pepper; mix and set aside. In 9x13 dish coated with cooking spray spread out alfredo (approximately ½ C.) to create thin layer on bottom. Spoon ½ of spinach/cheese mix (use less if you’d like more layers) over noodles and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese (approx. ½ package for 2 layer lasagna) Spread more alfredo over cheese (use rest of jar if making 2 layers) Repeat layer with noodles then spinach then cheeses, etc. Top with remaining parmesan. Run knife around casserole edge and pour water into sides; cover with foil for 1 hour and 15 min.; remove from oven and let stand 15 min. 



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