Fruit Pizza

Fruit Pizza

Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Serving Size one half muffin with fruit

Ingredients

1 English Muffin (try whole grain)
2 Tablespoons reduced fat or fat-free cream cheese (see notes)
2 Tablespoons sliced strawberries
2 Tablespoons blueberries
2 Tablespoons crushed pineapple

Directions

  1. Split open the English muffin and toast the halves until lightly browned.
  2. Spread cream cheese on both halves.
  3. Divide the fruit between the two muffin halves and arrange on top of cream cheese.
  4. These are best when served soon.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Use any combination of fruit for topping the pizza.
  • No cream cheese? Try peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
  • Make your own whipped cream cheese for easy spreading. Use an electric hand mixer to gradually beat 4 tablespoons of milk into 8 ounces of cream cheese. To make it fruit flavored, add any chopped, soft fruit (fresh, canned, or frozen) while beating. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/fruit-pizza

Tomato Melt

Tomato Melt

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Makes: 2 servings
Serving Size 2 muffin halves

Ingredients

1⁄4 cup shredded cheese (try cheddar, mozzarella or a blend)
1 Tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
1⁄2 teaspoon mustard
2 English muffins (try whole wheat)
1 medium tomato, cut into 4 slices

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine cheese, mayonnaise and mustard.
  2. Cut English muffins in half and spread mixture evenly over all 4 halves.
  3. Broil 5 inches from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  4. Place a tomato slice on each English muffin half.
  5. Serve as is or broil for 2-3 minutes more to heat tomato.
  6. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • For extra flavor try fresh avocado or basil leaves under the tomato or add 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder to the cheese mixture.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/tomato-melt

My Personal Pizza

My Personal Pizza

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 1 servings
Serving Size 1 pizza

Ingredients

1/2 english muffin
1 1⁄2 Tablespoons spaghetti or pizza sauce
1 Tablespoon grated cheese
4 Tablespoons chopped vegetables, fruits, and/or cooked meat

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Lightly toast English muffin.
  3. Spread with spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce.
  4. Add cheese and pizza toppings of your choice.
  5. Bake 5-7 minutes until muffin is lightly browned and cheese is melted.
  6. Allow to cool slightly before eating.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try a variety of fruits and vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, pineapple, and tomato.
  • Add cut up cooked meat like chicken or sausage.
  • Try whole wheat English muffins for added fiber.
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/my-personal-pi...