No Paula Deen recipe would be complete without lots of added fat! That's why this pumpkin bar recipe from Food Network made such a great subject for our healthy substitutions lab.This lab works great with five student groups. Each kitchen makes a different recipe. The recipes in my materials are not labeled, so refer to the following list:
- Original recipe
- Add fiber with whole wheat flour and ground flax seeds
- Cut sugar and add extra flavor with cinnamon
- Cut fat by reducing oil using egg whites
- Overhaul: Use all of the healthful substitutes in a single recipe
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Whenever I'm trying "healthy" versions of recipes students can usually pick out the original. I give them this scenario:
Imagine you walk into Mentors (homeroom) and your teacher has prepared pumpkin bars for you and your classmates. Do you say "No thank you, those are far too healthy," or do you say, "YES! FOOD!"Every high school student I know says "YES! FOOD!" I never have to worry about leftovers. :)
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