Josh Perez Fitness

This is the closest I can get to a healthy eggnog recipe with or without the alcohol included! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups low-fat milk
• 1/8 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup brandy, bourbon or rum
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup light whipping cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring milk and nutmeg to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Whisk eggs, sugar, flour and salt in a large bowl until smooth. Whisking constantly, gradually add hot milk; return mixture to saucepan.
3. Cook the eggnog over very low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, 10 to 15 minutes. (Temperature must reach 160°F; do not let eggnog come to a simmer.) Remove from the heat and pour through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl.
4. Whisk in brandy (or bourbon or rum) and vanilla. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the eggnog and refrigerate until chilled, for at least 8 hours or overnight.
5. Just before serving, add cream to eggnog. Ladle into cups and serve garnished with more grated nutmeg.

TOTAL TIME: 8 1/2 hours (including 8 hours chilling time)

NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per serving: 142 calories
4 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono)
19 g carbohydrates
6 g protein

Makes 12 servings

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These low-calorie sugar cookies are delicious and perfect during the winter months!

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup Splenda
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1/8 tsp. cloves
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour

DIRECTIONS

1. In bowl, mix oil, molasses, Splenda and egg. In another small bowl, combine flours, baking soda and spices.
2. Add flour mixture to molasses mixture. Mix well.
3. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
4. Shape dough into one-inch balls and roll in sugar.
5. Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 for 10 min.
6. Remove from baking sheet immediately.
7. Makes 60 cookies.

NUTRITION INFO (per serving)
Calories: 27g
Fat: 1.3g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 1g

Serves: 60

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Everybody thinks it takes a long time to fix a healthy meal. But guess what. You can whip up this easy, healthy turkey taco recipe in about fifteen minutes. Its great tasting recipe and just in time for the holiday season!

Ingredients

• 1 pounds turkey, lean ground
• 1 packet(s) taco seasoning mix
• 2 cup(s) cheese, cheddar, low-fat, shredded
• 3 cup(s) lettuce, shredded
• 2 cup(s) tomato(es), chopped
• 4 taco shells (corn)
• 1 cup(s) salsa

Directions

1. Brown the turkey in a nonstick skillet over medium heat
2. Add the seasoning according to the packet
3. Build your tacos—shell, turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sauce or salsa

Amount Per Serving
Calories:365
Total Fat:12 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol:52 mg
Sodium:1188 mg
Carbohydrates:28 g
Protein:31 g

Number of servings:4

Put this delicious, new, and unique flavored grilled fruit with strawberry dip recipe on your grill, served with your favorite fresh fruits!

INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 (16-oz.) package frozen sweetened strawberries
• 2 Tbsp. plain non-fat yogurt
• 1/4 tsp. dried, ground ginger
• 8 halved strawberries
• 4 peaches, halved or quartered
• 8 chunks pineapple
• 4 halved plums, nectarines, or papayas
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp. granulated sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. In a blender, purée cheese, strawberries, yogurt and ginger together until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours before grilling fruit.
2. When ready to grill fruit, thread pieces of prepared fruit onto 8 skewers. Mix together vinegar and sugar. Grill fruit until lightly browned, turning frequently and brushing with vinegar mixture during grilling.
3. Serve grilled fruit with sauce on side.

NUTRITION INFO
Calories: 124
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 4 g

Serves: 8

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Easy Wilted Garlic-Sesame Salad

Toss dark, leafy greens in hot, garlicky oil for a cleansing and delicious dish

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 lb. spinach, stemmed,
  or 1 lb. Swiss chard, stems sliced, leaves torn
  or 1 lb. mixture of spinach and watercress
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
2. Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, about 45 seconds
3. Add greens (do in two batches, if necessary) and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Makes 4 servings, about 65 calories each!