Tuck in!! Those fab Scan Bran recipes you've all been after :-)

Sticky toffee pudding
Syns for the whole cake: 10 Syns, or 4½ Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:
4 Scan Bran1 level tbsp golden syrup1 sachet of Options - tempting toffee flavour1 Weetabix½ mug sweetener2 eggs
Method:
Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash
Add the syrup, sachet of options, Weetabix and sweetener
Beat the eggs together in a separate bowl. Gradually add the eggs to the Scan Bran mixture, mixing well
Microwave for 8-10 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.

Christmas bran cake
Syns for the whole cake: 8½ Syns, or 6 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need: 5 Scan Bran 2 beaten eggs 1 tbsp golden syrup 2 level tbsp mincemeat5 level tbsp sweetener (or to taste) 1½ tsp mixed spice grated zest of a lemon for extra zing (optional)
Method:
1. Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash.
2. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixture into a microwavable bowl and microwave for around 6 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
Chef’s tip: Top with quark flavoured with brandy essence for a cold dessert. For a hot pud, enjoy with low fat custard (1 Syn per 2 level tbsp) or very low fat fromage frais/Müllerlight yogurt for Free!

Carrot Cake
Syns for the whole cake: 12½ delicious Syns, or 7 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:4 Scan Bran-crushed1 Weetabix, crushed5oz grated carrot½ teaspoon nutmeg1 level tbsp runny honey2 level tbsp mincemeat3 beaten eggs
For the topping: 1 tub quark Lemon juice Sweetener to taste
Method:
1. Preheat oven to gas mark 4, 180°C/ 350°F
2. Mix all the ingredients together.
3. Transfer the mix into a baking tin lined with non-stick baking parchment and bake for 1 hour.
4. When cooked turn onto a wire rack to cool.
5. For the topping mix the quark with lemon juice and sweetener to taste and spread onto the cake once cooled
Low-Syn chocolate cake
Syns for the whole cake: 9 yummy Syns or 6½ Syns + 1 Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice
You will need:5 Scan Bran3 beaten eggs1 level tbsp golden syrup1oz cocoa powder½ mug sweetener
Method:
1. Soak the Scan Bran in boiling water to soften. Then drain and mash.
2. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a microwavable bowl.
3. Microwave on high for 7 minutes. When cooked the cake will be springy to the touch and will have pulled away from the side.
4. For a free topping, pile with (defrosted) frozen forest fruits or, for extra Syns, top with chocolate spread.



As well as delicious cakes, members are achieving fabulous success by swapping Healthy Extras like wholemeal bread and cereal for Scan Bran a few times a week. Encourage your members to do the same with these 10 top toppings...
Top ten toppings!
1. Top each biscuit with 1 laughing cow cheese and 1 teaspoon of lemon curd (1½ Syn each)
2. Mix a tub of quark with Stilton from allowance and leave in fridge overnight - the whole tub is them 6 Syns or 1 Healthy Extra
3. Soften 2 Scan Bran with a spot of boiling water, add milk from your allowance, microwave for 50 seconds and add granulated sweetener - perfect start to the day!!!Top with...
4. Cheddar cheese and bacon use syns as appropriate
5. Bacon and banana (don't knock it until you've tried it!)
6. Bacon and melted Stilton (syns or A choice)
7. Tuna mixed with very low fat mayo (syns)and spring onion
8. Cottage cheese - buy V low Fat diet variety if counting as free
9. Quorn sausage and tomato
10. Laughing Cow cheese, ham and tomato (cheese as syn or A choice)

My fave is Laughing cow light with crushed banana on top - bring it on.

Enjoy ALL the befits that Scan Bran brings guys (wink wink) and don't forget Su's fab Choc cake with Nutella in the middle!!!!!!! (Carefully count 4 per level tablespoon for the Nutella)

BE THE CHANGE!!
Urs xx