Pregnancy Pounds

So I have been obsessing over healthy meals and calorie counting in excitement of the thought of  fitting into my pre-pregnancy clothes. I am all for what are called "swaps", basically take something you like and find a way to "swap" the high calorie portions of a meal for something lower in calorie. Here are some of the great recipes I have tried and have loved. Try them yourself... you never know, you just may like them! 

Zucchini Sticks

This is amazing!!!! This recipe is like the Blooming Onion you get at Outback Steak House ( due to the sauce).  However, unlike the Blooming Onion this has a lot less calories. It is oven baked and sooo yummy. Get the full recipe below:

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/blog/2011/07/28/baked-zucchini-sticks-and-sweet-onion-dip-that-bloomin-zucchini/

 Buffalo Chicken Rolls

This is one of my favorite recipes, I love anything buffalo chicken style.  

http://www.canyoustayfordinner.com/2011/01/31/buffalo-chicken-rolls/

Wonton Taco's

You can do anything with a wonton/eggroll... and why wouldn't you with how low calorie they are when baked (not fried). Just bake the wonton/eggroll in the oven at about 400 degrees. Bake until crisp, fill with shredded chicken, cabbage and salsa for a low calorie dinner... soooo good! 

Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks. (Egg Roll Wrappers + String Cheese...so easy) Bake instead of fry.  Also try them with turkey pepperoni inside (don't be scared turkey pepperoni taste like the real thing).

Breakfast Pita

Breakfast has never tasted so good and so healthy at the same time. Scramble some egg whites, throw some chives, bell pepper, onion, ham and add a very small amount of cheese in the mix. Stuff the egg mixture into a wheat pita that is topped off with some salsa and now we are ready to start our day.