Chocolate Eclair Dessert

36 graham cracker squares (2 1/5 inch)
2 pkg sugar-free instant vanilla pudding - (4 serv size)
2 c nonfat dry milk powder - divided
4 1/4 c water - divided
1 1/2 c light whipped topping - divided
2 t vanilla extract - divided
1 pkg sugar-free instant chocolate pudding - (4 serv size)
1 T chocolate syrup

Evenly arrange 12 graham crackers in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. In a large bowl, combine dry vanilla pudding mixes, 1 1/3 cups dry milk powder, and 3 cups water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/2 cup whipped topping and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix gently to combine. Spread half of pudding mixture evenly over graham crackers. Layer another 12 graham crackers over top. Evenly spread remaining pudding mixture over graham crackers. Top with remaining 12 graham crackers. In a medium bowl, combine dry chocolate pudding mix, remaining 2/3 cup dry milk powder, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and remaining 1 1/4 cups water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Spread chocolate mixture evenly over top of graham crackers. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, spread remaining 1 cup whipped topping evenly over top. Drizzle chocolate syrup evenly over whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional information: 179 calories, 3 g fat, 6 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates, 519 mg sodium, 1 g fiber.

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Coriander & Cumin Rubbed Pork Chops - 4.8g Carbs, 2.1g Fiber, 0.1g Sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp ground coriander 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 boneless pork loin chops Ground black pepper to taste 1. Mix the salt, cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to form a paste. Season the pork chops with salt and pepper, and rub with the paste. 2. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the pork chops about 5 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Servings Per Recipe: 2 Nutrition per Serving: 279 Calories, 199 Calories from Fat, 22.1g Total Fat, 4.5g Saturated Fat, 39mg Cholesterol, 615mg Sodium, 315mg Potassium, 4.8g Total Carbs, 2.1g Dietary Fiber, 15.6g Protein, 0.1g Sugars Phoenix Arizona

Baked Oatmeal 3 cups oatmeal 2-3 chopped apples 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup splenda 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Melt 1-2 tbs butter in bottom of 9x13 baking dish or spray with Pam. (The buuter gives it a great taste) Mix ingredients and pour into baking dish Bake at 350 for about 25-30 minutes. Cut into 6-8 squares.

Irish Oatmeal Risotto - 22.7g Carb From: http://www.mccanns.ie/pages/r_risotto.html Serves 6-8 2 cups McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal 3 Tbsp olive oil (or butter) 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 5-6 cups hot strong unsalted defatted chicken or beef broth 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt & pepper to taste pinch saffron for color (optional) Heat olive oil in heavy saucepan over medium high heat. When hot, add shallots and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in the oats and sauté for about 5 minutes or until oats are glistening. Begin by adding the hot broth 1/2 cup at a time (and saffron if used), stirring continuously, until each 1/2 cup has been absorbed. When oats have absorbed enough broth to be a rich, creamy texture with a bit of bite left, remove from heat. Stir in parsley, lemon juice, cheese, salt and pepper. Serve hot. Serves 8 Nutrition Information: 1 serving 220 Calories 11.1g Total Fat 2.7g Saturated Fat 0.2g Sodium 22.7g Total Carbohydrate 7.2g Protein

Oatmeal Crackers Categories: Breads, Kids Yield: 6 servings 1 c Lard 1 c Sugar 1 Egg 1 ts Vanilla flavoring 1/2 ts Lemon flavoring 3 c Quick rolled oats 2 ts Milk 1 1/2 c Flour 1 ts Salt 1 ts Soda Cream shortening and sugar together well, and then add the egg and vanilla. Stir in the oats and milk. Sift together the flour, salt and soda and add the creamed mixture. (You probably will have to use your hands to work in dry ingredients thoroughly!) Shape into rolls, wrap in waxed paper or foil and store in the refrigerator. When ready to bake, slice thinly and bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees until lightly browned.

Healthy Recipes and Oatmeal Recipes

Carnival of the Recipes is up.

Some of the recipes include:

• Healthy Recipes posted at Phoenix Arizona
• Wild Herb Stuffed Chicken (with oatmeal) posted at Famous Recipes
• Cranberry, Orange & Oatmeal Muffins posted at Famous Recipes
• Slow Cooker Pot Luck Oatmeal posted at Slow Cooker Recipes
• Low Fat Banana Oatmeal Cookies posted at Recipes

Rice Cooker Oatmeal Prep: 10 min, Cook: 30 min. 1-1/3 cups old fashioned oats, not quick cooking 2 cups apple juice 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup raisins Spray rice cooker pan rack with nonstick cooking spray.. Add all ingredients and salt to taste. Cover and cook about 20 minutes, or until rice cooker shuts off, stirring once during cooking. Cover and let stand 10 minutes more before serving. This recipe serves 4 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 4 only. Per serving: calories 203, fat 1.9g, 8% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 5.6g, carbohydrates 43.5g, fiber 3.5g, sugar 24.6g, sodium 8mg, diet points 4.0. Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 1.7, Bread: 1.2, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

Honey Oatmeal Bread Ingredients 1/8 cup yeast 1/2 cup hot water 1-1/2 cup quick oats 3 cups water 1/3 cup melted butter 1-3/4 tbsp. salt 3/4 cup honey 7-1/2 cups flour Directions In a bowl mix yeast and water and let stand. Mix next five ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and water mixture. Mix together. Add flour. Set to rise. Divide dough and knead. Shape into 3 loaves and put into greased standard loaf pans. Let rise for 1 hour. Coat top of loaves with eggwhite mixture and oats before baking. Bake at 325° F. for 35 minutes. Makes 3 loaves.