This is a sponsored post with the Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own, and may differ from yours.
The holiday season is a very tough time of the year to eat healthy. With loads of creamy mashed potatoes, buttered rolls, and deserts galore. It is nearly impossible to not over indulge on all the delicious delicacies.
I was listening to the radio yesterday and the morning djs were even talking with their listeners about what they should and should not eat during the holiday season. It was pretty much unanimous among the listeners that you give yourself a cheat day, or two, or three. 🙂 However, that does not work for me. I need help. I have to stay on track with my diet because I know if I let myself sway I will go to the dark-side and stuff my face full of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, honey ham, Hawaiian rolls, mystery casserole, and pretty much anything loaded with sugar. That is where Herbal Magic comes in.
Herbal Magic uses health coaches that work with you to change the way you think about food. Herbal Magic Weight Loss and Nutrition Centres prides itself on not only getting their clients to drop the pounds, but they teach them strategies on keeping the weight off. According to their website, “Herbal Magic’s weight loss program is designed to help you change your body and the way you look at food. Our revolutionary weight loss program helps real people lose weight and keep it off – for life.”
I really appreciated the healthy weight loss recipes that Herbal Magic provides on their website. I cannot wait to try this holiday favorite:
Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp. wheat germ
- 2 pkg. artificial sweetener
- 2 tbsp. melted soft light margarine
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 2/3 cup 5 oz. fat-free vanilla yogurt
- 2 medium sweet apples
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Mix rolled oats, wheat germ, one package of artificial sweetener, margarine, baking powder, and vanilla yogurt. Let stand for one hour.
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Spray a spring form baking pan with nonstick, fat-free cooking spray.
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Spread oat batter ¼ inch thick in pan.
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Peel, core, and thinly slice apples.
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Cover oat batter with a layer of apple and two tablespoons of applesauce. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
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Repeat layering until all apples and sauce are used. Sprinkle remaining artificial sweetener on apples.
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Bake 30-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Herbal Magic
What are your plans to eat healthy during the holidays?
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I am going to excercise moderation.
Kira says
I plan on eating small portions and will keep my fingers crossed hope it works.
YellowTennessee says
I will stop eating when I am no longer hungry. And try and get up and move instead of just sitting and vegging out.
judy gardner says
i am going to go easy on the carbs because i know i am going to want to sample all of the sweets that will be on hand.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
That pie looks delicious! Apple is my absolute favorite!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
I LOVE apple pie it’s so good!
Janet W. says
I’m going to try my best to stay away from sweets as much as possible! That apple pie recipe looks delicious, though!
Jennifer H says
That’s too hard for me. Sweets are my weakness, but portion control helps. 🙂
LyndaS says
That pie looks pretty tasty. If only a piece would magically appear – then I would make it disappear!
Jennifer H says
hahaha!
crystal says
Great tips/recipes, thanks!
Tara says
Good advice! i am going to try the portion size control route.
Jennifer H says
Portion control always works best for me. 🙂
HilLesha says
I’m going to load up on the veggies!
Dianna (@OyVeyaDay) says
I agree with HiLesha… load up on veggies! But, Thanksgiving can’t be all veggies, and I think that apple pie sounds absolutely delicious. I doubt my family would even realize that it is “healthier.”
Jennifer H says
I doubt it too, especially when you add a bit of ice cream! 🙂