Dish it: Eggs McMuggin’

If you have 3 minutes in the morning, plus a mug and a microwave, you can whip up this easy egg dish and skip the breakfast lines in the dining hall. Hungry Girl has a variety of egg in a mug recipes but we like the McMuggin’ special. It’s pretty low-fat and is a good source of protein, so it’s the perfect breakfast for those spring-getting-ready-for-bikini-season mornings.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute (or egg whites)
  • One wedge The Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese, cut into pieces
  • 1 1/2 oz. (about 3 slices) lean ham, chopped
  • One-half slice bread
  • 1 tbsp. shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Directions:
Toast bread and slice into little squares (think crouton size). Spray a large microwave-safe mug lightly with nonstick spray. Add bread cubes, egg substitute, cheese wedge pieces, and ham, and stir. Microwave for about a minute. Stir gently, and then top with shredded cheese. Microwave for another 30 – 45 seconds. Enjoy! For more easy recipes, check out our Pinterest :)

Photo and recipe courtesy of Hungry Girl.com
posted by Alyciabn
03.07.13
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Dish It: Pinterest-Inspired Pumpkin Pie Dip

After drooling over this recipe for weeks, I finally decided to share it with all of our readers. I came across this mouth-watering dip on Pinterest and couldn’t resist clicking through for the full list of ingredients. It comes from the site Six Sisters’ Stuff and is the perfect way to get your pumpkin fix.

What You’ll Need:

Makes about 6 cups (12 servings).

  • 15 oz can pumpkin
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice (check their site for instructions on how to make your own!)*
  • 6 oz fat free Greek yogurt
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (I used fat-free)
  • cut up apples, bananas, and other dippers

What You’ll Do:

Mix pumpkin with brown sugar, vanilla and spices. Blend it well. Add in the yogurt and mix again until smooth. Fold in cool whip and chill in refrigerator until ready to eat. Enjoy!

For more tricks and recipe ideas, check out the full site here.

posted by Sandybn
10.23.12
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Dish It: Apple Cider Cups

Nothing brings me more happiness in the fall than hot apple cider. It’s the ultimate seasonal beverage – sweet and juicy like an apple but with a warmth that keeps you feeling toasty. Sip on your favorite type of cider with this autumnal twist we recently discovered on Pinterest. It only takes a few ingredients and will keep you feeling extra festive. Keep reading for instructions!

What You’ll Need:

Apple (the bigger the better)
Small Knife
Spoon or Scooper
Cinnamon Stick
Cider (warmed)

What You’ll Do:

1)      First, wash the apples. Then, carefully slice the top off of the apple (this will make the opening of your “cup”).

2)      Now you are going to carve out the inside of the apple in order to form a “cup.” Using the knife (and caution!), trace a circumference of where you will be carving out the apple.

3)      Begin scooping out the inside of the apple. Don’t cut too close to the peel or too low to the bottom. The first time I tried, I poked a hole in the bottom of the apple. As you can imagine, it didn’t end well.

4)      Pour in your cider, add a cinnamon stick and enjoy!

posted by Sandybn
10.09.12
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Better Breakfast Month: Raspberry-Pineapple Parfait

We can’t believe September is already winding down. We’ve had so much fun celebrating Better Breakfast Month that the time just flew by! We’re here with one final installment that includes a recipe packed with Vitamin C, protein, and potassium. It’s a delicious way to kick off your day!

What You’ll Need:

2 8-oz. containers of non-fat Vanilla Yogurt
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup of fresh, frozen, or canned pineapple chunks
½ cup of granola

What You’ll Do:

Create the first layer with half of a container (4oz) of yogurt. Continue alternating ingredients with a layer of yogurt to form the tiers of a normal parfait. Grab a spoon and enjoy!

Which of our breakfast ideas was your favorite? Post a comment below!

posted by Sandybn
09.25.12
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Dish It: Patriotic Popsicles

Labor Day means a lot of different things for people. For some, it signifies the end of the summer season. For others, it’s the ultimate acknowledgement of the American workforce. Whatever meaning it holds for you, why not enjoy the day with a treat that deserves a celebration in itself? These Patriotic Popsicles are healthy, delicious, and come as a swirled mixture of red, white, and blue.

We found the inspiration for this recipe on Babble and thought it sounded just too tempting to pass up. Keep reading for the easy instructions.

 

 

1 cup of strawberries
1 ¾ cup blueberries
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup of honey
6 Popsicle molds (or 6 Dixie cups and Popsicle sticks will work fine)


 

 

1) Rinse the blueberries and strawberries.
2) Puree each fruit separately.
3) Stir 2 tablespoons of honey into the blueberry mixture and 1 tablespoon into the strawberry mixture.
4) Put the cup of yogurt into a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of honey. Now you have the red, white, and blue components.
5) Now you will begin making the actual popsicles. First, spoon the blueberry mixture into the bottom of each mold (or cup). Freeze for 30 minutes.
6) Add the yogurt layer and freeze for another 30 minutes.
7) Insert the stick (the handle) and top off with the strawberry layer. Freeze for several hours.

Yum! What are your favorite recipes for Labor Day Weekend?

posted by Sandybn
08.31.12
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Dish It: Yogurt-Covered Frozen Blueberry Bites

Snacks that are both healthy and delicious can be hard to come by. This next recipe is incredibly tasty but won’t make you feel guilty about chowing down. Make a batch right in your dorm room and pack them the next time you have a long study session in the library!

What You’ll Need:

1 carton of blueberries (Driscoll’s always has great berries)
Toothpick
2 cups of Greek yogurt (I prefer Oikos Fat-Free Vanilla)

What You’ll Do:

1)      Using the toothpick as your “spear,” stick each berry and swirl it in the yogurt. Use another toothpick (or a fork) to transfer the berry onto a plate.

2)      Repeat until you have covered as many blueberries as you prefer. Place in the freezer for a few hours.

3)      Transfer the berries from the plate into a freezer bag and you’re ready!

Blueberries are chock full of vitamin C and antioxidants, so this is a great snack choice. Munch on a handful while you study or in between classes!

posted by Sandybn
08.20.12
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Dish It: Mediterranean Turkey Bagelwich

There is nothing like a fresh bagel topped with all fresh ingredients! Betty Crocker has done it again with this delicious recipe. This “bagelwich” is easy to make and – at only 310 calories – healthy too! This is a great summertime lunch option. Check below for the ingredients and the steps to make this filling and appetizing Bagelwich!

What You’ll Need:

1 container (5 ounces) refrigerated hummus

4 bagels cut horizontally in half

½ pound sliced smoked turkey

1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced

1 small red onion, thinly sliced

16 spinach leaves

What You’ll Do:

Step 1:

Spread about 1 tablespoon hummus over each of 4 bagel halves.

Step 2:

Layer turkey, cucumber, onion and spinach on bagel halves with hummus. Top with remaining bagel halves.

How would you put your own twist on this tasty Bagelwich?

Written by Guest Blogger, Myles Marcus

posted by Sandybn
08.13.12
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Dish It: PB&J S’mores

Every campfire needs a tasty treat. Sometimes, though, you need a break from the same old S’more recipe and this twist on the classic treat will have you begging for more! Betty Crocker’s PB&J s’more may sound a bit strange, but it’s delicious and super easy to make. Keep reading to learn how to whip up these sweet and savory snacks…

What You’ll Need:

Large Marshmallow

Peanut butter

Strawberry jam

Nature Valley dark chocolate granola thins

What You’ll Do:

1. Spear 1 large marshmallow on Long-handled fork; toast over campfire coals or over grill on low heat.

2. For each s’more, place toasted marshmallow on chocolate side of 1 granola thin. Meanwhile, top chocolate side of 1 additional granola thin with 1-teaspoon peanut butter and 1 teaspoon strawberry jam. Press marshmallow and jelly sides together; hold a few second to melt chocolate.

I don’t know about you, but my mouth is watering! Will you be trying this recipe out?

What are your other favorite summer campfire snacks? Let us know!

Written  by Guest Blogger, Myles Marcus

posted by Sandybn
06.26.12
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Dish It: Midnight Snacks

“Late-night” should not be considered “prime time” for preparing an all-out feast, but if it’s late and hunger strikes, why not treat yourself to a healthy midnight snack? Some fresh fruit or a handful of nuts are always a great option but consider drinking a glass of water first. According to the website, She Knows, our bodies often confuse hunger with thirst and, therefore, it might be beneficial to down some H2O before diving into a snack. After ten minutes, if you’re still hungry, feel free to whip up this easy personal-pizza recipe (courtesy of Glamour’s website)…

What You’ll Need:

English muffins - only 100 calories!

- one 100-calorie English muffin
- 3 oz of tomato sauce
- 1 oz of part-skim mozzarella cheese

What You’ll Do:

1) Cut the English muffin in half. I like to warm it up (just slightly!). If you don’t have a toaster, place it in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

2) Spread the sauce on top of the muffin. Sprinkle on the cheese and enjoy!

This low-calorie snack will fight off your hunger pains without the grease of a real pizza! Have any midnight snack suggestions of your own? Post a comment below!

posted by Sandybn
02.16.12
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Dish It: Doubly Nutty Breakfast Spread

Here at The College Juice, we’re firm believers in kick-starting your day with a healthy breakfast. As fans of the ultimate recipe tool Epicurious (see why we found it Download Worthy here), it was no surprise that we found inspiration amongst their recipes. Check out the deliciously nutty breakfast suggestion below.

What You’ll Need:

1 slice whole-wheat bread
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon dried cherries (chopped)
2 teaspoons chopped pistachios

What You’ll Do:

The recipe instructs you to toast the bread, but we found it equally delicious sans toasting. If you don’t have access to a toaster or toaster oven, don’t worry about skipping this step!

Spread the peanut butter on the slice of bread as you would normally. Sprinkle the cherries and pistachios into the peanut butter (so they stick). Enjoy!

Not only is this recipe easy and delicious, it’s also packed with fiber and protein. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to drop us a comment below!

posted by Sandybn
02.08.12
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