Created: 9/23/2009 7:23:38 PM 
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Here are the recipes for the food our Biggest Losers have learned to make. They are skinnier versions of "comfort food" which can be packed with fat and calories.
Chef Jessica, the personal chef for Julie Hadden from "Biggest Loser," created the recipes. Julie is the Jacksonville mom who lost 97 pounds on the NBC show, "Biggest Loser."
Quick and Easy Pita Pizzas
The first time I cooked for Julie's family I made them do all the work. I prepped all of the ingredients and had them over to make their own grilled pizzas. Noah enjoyed it so much that they soon became a family favorite recipe in the Hadden household- however Julie modified the things a little so she could get in and out of the kitchen faster.
For two Pizzas you will need:
1 whole wheat pita
Non-stick baking spray
3 TBSP tomato sauce
½ tsp siracha Asian chili sauce (optional)
¼ tsp honey
½ cup low-fat Italian cheese blend grated cheese
Turkey pepperoni- if desired
2 TBSP Fresh chopped basil
Optional garnishes:
Crushed Chili Pepper
Preheat oven to 400º. Separate the top from the bottom of the pita to create two equal circles. Place both circles on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick baking spray (smooth side down). Combine the tomato sauce, siracha, and sugar for a spicy sweet sauce. Spread this on your pitas then top with the Italian cheese blend and pepperoni. Place in oven and bake for about ten minutes until cheese is melted and crust is toasted. Top with fresh basil and chili pepper if desired.
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Mocha Breakfast Smoothies
There are plenty of high-fat, high-calorie coffee flavored drinks you can buy to start your day with decadence. But by making your own at home and using healthier ingredients you not only save money but also calories and can make better choices that actually give your body more nutrition.
1 cup skim milk (or fat free half and half)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 TBSP cocoa powder
1 TBSP instant coffee powder
Sweetener of choice to taste (stevia)
¼ cup vanilla yogurt
A dash of cinnamon (optional)
1 cup ice
Throw everything in your blender and blend until smooth. For variety change the type of extract (try almond or mint) or don't use any and instead use a flavored coffee creamer- but read the label so you don't end up adding too many calories or too much fat.
Oh and if you want the nutrition information:
Pizza- recipe yields 2 servings
Per serving
132 calories
3.9 g fat
1.8 g saturated fat
633.5 mg sodium
15g total carbohydrates
1.7 g fiber
2.3 g sugar
8.7g protein
Smoothie- recipe yields 1 serving
170 calories
2.1g total fat (.8g saturated fat)
8mg cholesterol
186 mg sodium
27.7 g total carbohydrates
1.8 g fiber
24.9 g sugar
13.5 g protein
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