Thursday, January 31, 2013

Cinnamon sugar coffee cake mUfFiNs!



good afternoon....are you takin' care of you? What  Have you done to get you to your goal this week? gogogogo ...go.    no more excuses!  xxoo el



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coffee cake muffins
Coffee Cake Muffins Crusted with Cinnamon and Sugar (recipe from Tasty Kitchen)
*WARNING: They taste like a donut. Be prepared for euphoria.
(makes 12)
  • 1-¾ cup flour
  • 1-½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ¾ cup milk
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350ยบ. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
In a separate, large bowl, combine oil, sugar, egg and milk.
Add dry ingredients and stir only to combine.
Coat your muffin pan well with nonstick cooking spray and divide the batter evenly among the cups.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Run a knife around the sides of the muffin and shake them out of the pan while still hot.
Melt the butter in a bowl.
Combine the white sugar with the cinnamon in another bowl.
Dip muffins in butter, then into the sugar/cinnamon mix. Let cool. Eat immediately.
 







Sunday, January 27, 2013

you choose.......




It is all about you.....everything....remember this.  It is so easy to forget who we are.....where we want to go....our mission....our GOALS!!!!! get it together! LOVE YOU! Make you...yes  YOU a priority.....NOW!








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Nachos Supreme
Source: Weight Watchers- Take Out Tonight
Ingredients:
1 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 lb. ground skinless turkey breast
2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
15 1/2 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained
8 ounce jar taco sauce
Six 6-inch corn tortillas, cut into quarters
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp. sliced pickled jalapenos, chopped
1 tomato, diced
2 scallions, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in the oil, then add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the turkey and the seasoning mix. Cook, breaking up the turkey with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in the beans and taco sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the tortilla pieces in one layer on the broiler rack; spray the tortillas lightly with nonstick spray. Broil 4 inches from the heat, turning frequently, until crisp and golden, about 4 minutes.
3. Transfer the tortilla chips to a 9×13-inch broiler proof baking pan. Spoon the turkey mixture evenly over the chips. Sprinkle with the cheddar and jalapenos. Broil 4 inches from the heat until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted, about 2 minutes. Top with the tomato, scallions, and cilantro. Serve at once.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size- 1/6 of the nachos)
Nutritional Information:Calories: 215
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 32 mg
Sodium: 620 mg
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 18 g
Calcium: 148 mg
WW Points: 4
Tips: If you tend to cook Mexican frequently, you might find it convenient to buy taco seasoning mix in a 6 to 7 ounce container. Otherwise, it’s available in individual packets.