Healthy living is important for everyone, but when you’re an over the road truck driver sometimes it can be difficult. Try out these three low cal recipes. They taste great and are easy enough to make at home and take along in the truck.

Yogurt Cereal Bars

Yogurt cereal bars are great for a grab and go breakfast or snack. Stored in an airtight container they will stay fresh for up to four days.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups granola cereal
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, divided
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Vanilla yogurt
  • 1 egg, beaten

PREPARATION

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Combine the cereal, ¾ cup flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Mix in butter until crumbly.
  4. Press half of the mixture into greased or parchment lined 8-inch square pan.
  5. Combine yogurt, egg and 2 tablespoons of flour. Spread over crumb mixture in pan.
  6. Sprinkle the other half of the granola mixture over yogurt mixture pressing down lightly.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until yogurt has set. Cool in pan. Cut into bars.
Serving Size: 12 Bars Prep Time: 10 Min Cook Time: 30 Min

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories per serving: 180, Fat 6.9 grams, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Sodium 33.7 mg, Carbohydrates 27.6 grams, Fibre 1.2 grams, Sugar 13.6 grams, Protein 3.3 grams
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GUILT FREE FUDGE BROWNIES

Enjoy this yummy treat without the guilt. By using 0% yogurt instead of oils and butter you reduce the calorie and fat content of this favorite dessert.

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ cup dark chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup Plain 0% yogurt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ cup water

PREPARATION

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix melted chocolate, yogurt and sugar until combined.
  3. Sift flour, cocoa powder and baking soda into chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
  4. Add water and stir until mixture comes together. Pour into a parchment lined 8×8” pan.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely and cut into bite sized squares.

Serving Size: 9 Bars Prep Time: 10 Min
 Cook Time: 20 Min

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories per serving: 140, Fat 2 grams, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 125 mg, Carbohydrates 28 grams, Fibre 1 grams, Sugar 16 grams, Protein 2 grams

Potato Salad

Potato Salad is a favorite side dish just about any time of the year, but even more so in the summer. This recipe has a lower calorie, fat, carb and sodium count than most traditional recipes while still offering you the same great taste.

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 cups diced potatoes, cooked
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced radishes
  • 2 tbsp snipped parsley
  • 1 cup 0% plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1 tsp horseradish
  • 1/2 tsp dill weed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

Combine potatoes, celery, onion, radishes and parsley. Mix together lightly, yogurt, mayonnaise, horseradish, dill weed, salt and pepper. Add to potato mixture and toss lightly. Chill 1 hour.

Serving Size: 6 – 8 Prep Time: 15 Min Cook Time: 1 hour

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories per serving: 176, Fat 6 grams, Sodium 554 mg, Carbohydrates 28 grams, Fibre 2.5 grams, Protein 4 grams

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