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(February 17, 2013)

Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Cake

This recipe comes from the cookbook "Guilt Free Sweet Treats (Woman's Day)" and was tested out by Karen!

What you need:

STREUSEL:

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp light stick butter, softened

1 tsp water

1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

CAKE:

1 3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) light butter, softened

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/8 tsp salt 

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cup each, all purpose flour and whole wheat flour

1 container (8 oz) reduced fat sour cream

Directions: 

1) Begin with Streusel- Mix brown sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add butter and water; rub between fingers until evenly moistened. Stir in pecans; press together to form small clumps.

2) Cake- Heat oven to 350*F. Line a 13x9x2 in. baking pan with nonstick foil, letting ends of foil extend about 2 in. above pan on short ends.

3) Beat sugar, butter, spices, vanilla, baking soda and salt in large bowl with mixer 3 minutes until blended. Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each. Alternately beat in flours with sour cream on low speed until just blended.

4) Spread batter evenly in pan, sprinkle with streusel and bake 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift cake by foil ends onto cutting board. Cut into 24 squares.

Karen's notes: I found that this took 45 minutes to cook, not the 35 suggested by the cookbook. I would set the timer for 35 minutes to check it, but not be concerned if it needs to stay in for an extra 10 minutes!

(January 10, 2013)

This is a variation of a recipe originally posted on HUNGRY GIRL and I think it turned out quite delightful! I used mostly organic ingredients, but you can use fresh produce (but rinse well!) I figured I would share the scrumptiousness with you in The Fitness Sisters' very {first} recipe page.

FOUR Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms: 128 cals / 2.5g fat 

Serving Size: TWO large mushrooms

Makes: 3 servings

What you need:

6 {portabella mushrooms

3/4 cup of fresh {spinach} 

1/8 cup {light} whipped {cream cheese}

1/4 cup nonfat {ricotta} cheese

1 tbsp {mozzarella}

1/4 cup {onion}

1 tbsp fresh {garlic}

6 tsp grated {parmesan cheese}

Sprinkle of {garlic powder}

Heat oven to 375 degrees F

I bought some really delicious organic {stuffing} portabella mushrooms at Trader Joes

{{QUICK FACT}}: Only 20 calories in a large mushroom.

Cut of the stems (but save them!) and place mushrooms upside down on a baking tray that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. I use {organic} olive oil spray from my local market.

Place in oven and let cook for 12-14 minutes.

Chop (finely) mushroom stems, onion and fresh garlic and sauté in saucepan for 2 minutes {until soft}

Then throw in coarsely chopped spinach until it withers. 

{Next} measure ricotta, cream cheese, and mozzarella into a mixing bowl.

Mix well and then blend in the veggies, yum!

Remove {mushrooms} from oven and let cool to touch. Make sure to remove excess water by patting dry or draining <3

Add the best part! Scoop on evenly!

Sprinkle {garlic powder} and add a teaspoon of shredded parmesan to each mushroom.

           

Finally, let bake for another 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown.

Remove from oven & cool slightly.

Then EAT & {enjoy} guilt free.

We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did. Super delicious and low calorie/fat. Feel free to change it up and be creative! We would {love it} if you left us a {comment} and told us your favorite variation on this recipe!

<3,

The Fitness Sisters