Healthy Lifestyle Cooking
BLT Wrap
3 strips turkey bacon
1 (12 inch) tortilla
¼ cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
¼ diced tomato
Place bacon in a skillet, cook over medium-heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside. Place the tortilla in a microwave-safe plate. Sprinkle with cheese and cook in microwave for one minute, or until cheese is melted. Immediately top with bacon, lettuce and tomato. Fold sides of wrap over then roll up. Cut in half before serving.
Peanut Butter-Banana Balls
1 small banana
½ cup chunky peanut butter
½ cup toasted wheat germ
Coating: Finely chopped peanuts, mini-chocolate chips and/or shredded coconut
In a medium bowl, mash banana and mix together with chunky peanut butter. Stir in wheat germ. Roll one-tablespoon servings into balls, then roll the balls in the coating mixture. Place on wax paper and chill until firm. Makes 12+ balls.
Pita Pizza
1 whole wheat pita
1 tsp. olive oil
3 Tbsp. pizza sauce
¼ cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
¼ cup favorite vegetables (onions, peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, etc)
1/8 tsp. garlic salt
Spread one side of the pita with pizza sauce, and place on microwave-safe plate. Place favorite vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add veggies to pita and top with cheese then season with garlic salt. Microwave uncovered on high for 45 to 60 seconds or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges.