Naturally Skinny: 100 Organic Recipes Under 350 Calories [Kindle Edition]

Samantha Brown (Author)

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Many recipes might be under 350 calories, but are they also completely organic and absolutely delicious? The recipes are clearly laid out with an ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, the number of servings, the calories per serving, the total fat per serving and a clever description that will entice you to prepare it. This comprehensive collection of 100 appetizing organic recipes will keep you and your family satisfied and healthy for a lifetime to come.

Naturally Skinny 100 Organic Recipes includes some of the most mouthwatering organic recipes in existence from flavorsome breakfasts, succulent lunches, delightful snacks, savory sides and luscious dinners to yummy desserts that everyone including the kids will love. This impressive collection includes some great original recipes, as well as the classics, at under 350 calories such as Banana Bran Muffins, Open Faced Italian Tuna Melt, Sweet Cheddar Apples, Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon with Crispy Baby Potatoes and Chocolate Nut Squares. Need we say anymore?

Breakfast
Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata
Shredded Potato Pie
Banana Bran Muffins
Whole Grain Pancakes
No Cook Oatmeal
Asian Inspired Scrambled Eggs
Mixed Berry Smoothie With Flax
Blue Apple Smoothie
Spinach Omelet
Caramelized Oatmeal
Brown Rice Veggie Hash
Cinnamon Scented Quinoa
Spinach and Egg Skillet Breakfast
Strawberry Cheese Omelet
Tropical Orange Smoothie
Strawberry Spinach Smoothie

Lunch
Mediterranean Wraps
Fresh Mint and Watermelon Salad
Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Avocado and Asparagus Wraps
Double Apple Spinach Salad
Silky Tomato Soup
Lettuce Wrap Tacos
Veggie Pizza with a Kick
Panzanella Salad
Sicilian Arugula Salad
Open Faced Italian Tuna Melt
White Bean Chicken Salad
Healthy Egg Salad Sandwiches
Chicken Salad with Apricots and Almonds
Easy Pumpkin Soup
Whole Wheat Chicken and Black Bean Burritos

Snacks
Garlic Hummus
Balsamic Strawberries
Crunchy Walnut Olive Pesto
Creamy Dill and Spinach Dip
Black and Yellow Salsa
Baked Kale Chips
Sweet Cheddar Apples
Berry Yogurt Parfaits
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Homemade Trail Mix
Pears with Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Crunchy Creamsicle in a Bowl
Strawberries and Cream on Toast

Sides
Roasted and Caramelized Root Vegetables
Grilled Italian Vegetables
Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pecans
Spinach and Arugula Salad
Stuffed Cucumbers
Fennel Spiced Potato Wedges
Brown Rice with a Kick
Crispy Green Beans and Leeks
High Roasted Beets and Oranges
Sautéed Crunchy Greens
Broccoli Cauliflower Slaw
Rosemary Roasted Acorn Squash
Sautéed Greens and Red Peppers
Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
Italian Bulgur Pilaf
Cherry Brown Rice Pilaf
Peachy Tomato Salad
Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter
Sweet Potato and Leek Casserole
Skillet Lemon and Garlic Scented Broccoli
Apple Fennel Coleslaw
Cucumber, Tomato and Red Onion Salad
Open Faced Grilled Caesar Salad Sandwiches
Raw Zucchini Salad

Dinner
Crunchy Pea and Barley Salad
Quinoa, Broccoli and Baby Potatoes
Couscous with Apples and Curry
Lentil Soup with Spinach
Velvety Carrot Soup
Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Roasted Veggies
Raw Corn Chowder
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Roasted Garlic and Potato Leek Soup
Broccoli and Shrimp Quinoa
Ratatouille with Goat Cheese and Couscous
Whole Wheat Caprese Pasta
Sautéed Lemon Flounder with Garlicky Spinach
Crunchy Noodle Stir Fry with Spring Vegetables
Garlicky Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Pan Seared Lemon Pepper Salmon with Crispy Baby Potatoes
Braised Kale and Citrus Whitefish
Italian Breaded Shrimp with Couscous
Asian Skillet Quinoa with Tofu

Desserts
Fresh Figs with Organic Chocolate Sauce
Pumpkin Pie Shake
Maple Baked Apples with Pecans
Chocolate Nut Squares
Chocolate Chip Orange Ricotta
Banana Cream Pie Parfaits
Skillet Berry Crumble
Chocolate Coconut Banana Slices
Cocoa Banana Smoothie
Cucumber Lime Popsicles
Grilled Peaches and Cream
Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 131 KB
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005KB9IB6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,349 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
  • #9 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Organic Cooking
  • #50 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Advice & How-to > Diets & Weight Loss > Diets > Low Fat

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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow!, January 14, 2012

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JJ Smith "Author, Lose Weight Without Dieting... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Naturally Skinny: 100 Organic Recipes Under 350 Calories! (Paperback)

The book delivered what it promised...organic, healthy recipes that were easy to follow! If there was one challenge I had with the book is that it included a lot of whole grains (barley, oats, quinoa) in the recipes, which is generally good except for those who are allergic to wheat/gluten products. I don't waste time counting calories so the low-calorie part wasn't essential for me, but ensuring that I eat clean, organic, raw or natural is what drew me to this book. The book was straightforward and easy to follow.

JJ Smith

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Naturally Skinny, October 7, 2011

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A. Attaguile (El Paso, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naturally Skinny: 100 Organic Recipes Under 350 Calories (Kindle Edition)

Okay, anyone can publish an "organic" cookbook by putting the word "organic" in front of every ingredient. However, I'm giving this a 5-star rating simply because the recipes are so great!

I first made the Whole Grain Pancakes. I used all of the ingredients listed (minus the "organic) and then entered the recipe in MyFitnessPal so I could accurately measure the calories. The book...182 calories. MFP...183 calories. I tried this with several recipes and the calories were pretty much on target.

The ingredients she used for the dishes can be found in any supermarket, and that's always a big plus. I've purchased several other "low-cal" cookbooks that ended up collecting dust simply because I couldn't find the ingredient and if I did, it was usually way expensive.

The dishes are delicious. I love the way everything is broken up by category. She includes a "sides" category, with the caloric value pretty low. I can create an entire meal simply by choosing something from each category, and I love that I can compensate in one area (say, the main course) and then be able to choose a higher-calorie desert (although we usually have deserts listed as an after-dinner snack).

Yes, it was a little irritating to constantly read "organic" in front of every ingredient but for the price I paid ($4.99 Kindle edition), this really was well-worth it. My husband likes the fact that he's not regulated to the same breakfasts each day just to keep the calorie count down. At $4.99, this was a steal!

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Just add the word "organic" to everything and you have an organic cookbook!, December 11, 2011

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J. Rosenberger "jtrosen" (Roswell, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Naturally Skinny: 100 Organic Recipes Under 350 Calories! (Paperback)

I bought this book after looking at reviews for some of the Hungry Girl books. There were several complaints about her use of artificial sweeteners, and one review recommended this book instead. OK, I thought, I'll try that one instead, since I don't like using loads of artificial ingredients. I wish I hadn't, however. Half of the recipes in this book are common sense things that anyone could come up with (see the other review with the example of the spinach omelet recipe). The other half have loads of ingredients and are things I am not likely to make (am I really going to stick a pint of cherry tomatoes in a blender to MAKE tomato soup?). Also, as mentioned in the other review, there are numerous typos, at least in the Kindle version. You can tell what's intended by reading the recipe, but it's annoying to have to take the extra step. Some of the recipes are a bit time-intensive, and some call for ingredients that I don't believe actually exist. Is there such a thing as "organic tuna"? Those guys swim free in the ocean, right? How does anyone know what they've been eating? And what exactly is a "can" of tuna? There is no size given, and there is quite a variety of can sizes for tuna in most grocery stores. It would also be helpful if there were hints about brands, since some of the ingredients are unusual. "Organic frozen mixed berries" is one. Could I have a hint of what I'm looking for when I go to the store?

The author seems to have used her word processor to do a search and replace on a regular recipe book to insert the word "organic" in front of every noun. Why is organic important? What ingredients are most important to have organic versions of, and which ones can you use the conventional type instead? There's no info on this at all. Furthermore, the recipes do not provide a complete nutritional breakdown. How much fiber? How much cholesterol? You'll need to fill in those blanks on your own, since fat and calorie information is all that's provided. I am also bothered by the way the calorie count is doctored by simply increasing the number of servings in a few recipes. A 200-calorie muffin is not that difficult to create, but a single muffin does not a breakfast make (not for me, anyhow). And a pancake recipe that serves EIGHT is stretching the "under 350" calorie definition, in my opinion. Especially when there are only 2 cups of grain product in the whole recipe (oats and wheat flour). The instructions say to use 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, meaning everyone gets a total of 1/2 cup of food for breakfast, since it makes 16 pancakes and serves 8. Hmm. I do believe I would still be hungry.

I ended up buying one of the Hungry Girl books, too, and I like it quite a bit better than this one. It's pretty easy to simply substitute other ingredients for anything artificial in the HG book. And I can add the word "organic," too, if I decide I want to use organic ingredients.