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Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe – 1 Point +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:08:03 +0000

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Truly an amazing seasonal drink, this Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe is a real treat at just 1 Points + per serving! Creamy, pumpkin-y and everything you’d expect, and it still has the whipped cream. I love the popular coffee shop version, but I’d rather save myself the $$ and the extra Points, as Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe has about 300 calories and 11 g of fat, making it 8 Points +. Yikes. This is a great drink to serve at your favorite fall holiday party, or to just enjoy yourself at anytime of the year!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

Treat yourself to a low calorie version of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, and indulge in the fabulous flavors of fall for just 1 Points +. It’s the perfect low calorie holiday latte recipe to enjoy this season!

Ingredients

2 cups strong coffee (brewed using 2 tbs per 1 cup of water)
3 tbsp canned pure pumpkin
1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk
4 tbsp fat free liquid Coffee-mate creamer, Original flavor
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup Fat Free Reddi-wip

Instructions

Brew coffee.
In a blender puree the canned pumpkin, Coffee-mate, Almond Breeze, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Pour into a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the milk is warm and begins to froth slightly. (About 4-5 minutes.) Remove from heat.
For each serving: Pour 1/2 cup of the pumpkin milk mixture into your coffee mug and 1 cup of brewed coffee.
Top each cup with ¼ cup Reddi-wip.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 5 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 2

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 2 servings
Serving size is about 1 ½ cups
Each serving = 1 Points +

PER SERVING: 70 calories; 2 g fat; 3 g protein; 5 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber

Crystal Light Mocktails – 0 Points Plus

LaaLoosh — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:32 +0000

I’m not always one to fill up on artificial sweeteners, but every now and then, I think it’s OK to indulge a bit. And these new Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Mixes from Crystal Light are a great way to splurge! Instead of filling up on the high calorie cocktails that I love, I can crab one of these tasty little drinks for just 5 calories per serving, which is 0 Points Plus. Serve them chilled, over ice, or blended with ice for a tasty low calorie summer drink that tastes just as good as the real thing (well, almost!) but without all the extra carbohydrates and calories, or the alcohol buzz. Keep reading to find out more!

Crystal Light Mocktails Drink Mixes

Crystal Light’s non-alcoholic powdered drink mixes come in in Appletini, Margarita, and Mojito. Yum! Each packet has 8 servings and makes a 2qt pitcher. Which means, if you really feel like it, you could drink the entire 2 quarts for just 40 calories. So don’t hesitate to satisfy your thirst for a light and refreshing mocktail this summer! Check out Crystal Light’s Facebook Page and learn more about these tasty beverages, along with their other low calorie drink mixes.

DIY Light Frappuccino Recipe – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:00:25 +0000

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In about as much time as it takes to stand in line at Starbucks and order one of their Grande Light Frappuccinos, you can make one yourself at home and save about $4.00. Just try this Frozen Blended Cappuccino Recipe and enjoy the creamy, coffee flavored goodness that you know and love. Each DIY Frappuccino has just 2 Points + and tastes fantastic. I found that the French Vanilla flavored creamer was sweet enough for me, but feel free to add in a Splenda or two if you want it really sweet. Quick and easy to make, it’s a fantastic low calorie frozen blended coffee drink recipe for any Weight Watcher. And best of all – no fancy espresso machine or name misspelling barista required. Enjoy!

DIY Light Frappuccino Recipe

Enjoy a homemade version of Starbucks Light Frappuccino from the convenince of your own kitchen. Each low calorie frozen blended cappuccino has just 2 Points + per serving, making it an ideal frozen coffee fix for Weight Watchers Members.

Ingredients

2 tbsp instant coffee granules (regular or decaf)
2 tbsp fat free vanilla flavored coffee creamer, powdered
1/2 cup fat free milk
8-10 ice cubes

Instructions

Blend all ingredients together in a blender and process until smooth. If desired, sweeten with Splenda.

Preparation time: 2 minute(s)

Cooking time:

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 1

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 1 cappuccino smoothie
Serving size is entire recipe (about 1 ¼ cups)
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 95 calories; 0 g fat; 17 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 0 g fiber

Watermelon Slush Recipe – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:07:58 +0000

Here’s another delicious, low calorie slush recipe that’ll keep you cool and satisfied this summer. Light and refreshing, this Watermelon Slush is not only amazingly yummy, it has just 2 Points + per serving, and is a much healthier snack option than a milkshake or even yogurt smoothie. It’s so easy to make and is perfect when you are craving something cool and sweet, but don’t want to use a lot of your Weight Watchers PointsPlus. And my husband and toddler LOVED it! I’m actually planning on making these for my Memorial Day BBQ this year, and I’m pretty confident that they’ll be a hit with everyone.

Watermelon Slush Recipe

A delicious and easy low calorie drink recipe that’s perfect for summer BBQ’s and poolside afternoons! Treat the whole family to a cool and refreshing watermelon slush for just 2 Points + each, instead of a milkshake or smoothie, and save a ton of sugar and calories.

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon, chopped
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp sugar
1 cup ice cubes
1 cup water

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a blender and use the chop setting for about 10-15 seconds, then use the puree setting for about another 15 seconds.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Cooking time:

Diet type: Vegan

Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: cocktail

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is about 1 1/2 cup
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 58 calories; 0g fat; 14 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber

Diet Peach Wine Cooler Recipe – 0 Points +

LaaLoosh — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:33:20 +0000

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Another great addition to a Mother’s Day Brunch would be this easy and delicious Diet Peach Cooler Recipe! Crisp, light and refreshing, each serving has 0 Points +! By reducing the amount of wine used and by using Welch’s Diet Peach Twist Juice instead of peach nectar, I was able to get the calorie count a lot lower, thus lowering the Points + value. And though I’ll be including it as a part of my Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes, it also makes a great low calorie drink recipe for summer BBQ’s and picnics too. If you prefer it sans booze, just sub out the wine with 1/2 cup more of the juice, and 1/2 cup more of the seltzer, and you And with a lot of my close friends doing Weight Watchers, I think this low calorie cocktail recipe is going to be a popular poolside drink around here this summer!

Diet Peach Wine Cooler Recipe

The perfect 0 Points Plus Cocktail Recipe for your Mother’s Day Brunch, or to enjoy at afternoon poolside this summer! This Diet Peach Wine Cooler is fresh and light, and will make a wonderful compliment to many summer recipes. If you are looking for a refreshing, sparkling wine cooler recipe that will help you reach your Weight Watchers goals, give this one a try!

Ingredients

2 cups Diet Welch’s Peach Twist Juice
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups seltzer
4 slices fresh peach

Instructions

Combine seltzer, wine and diet peach juice in a pitcher.
Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with fresh peach slices.

Variations

If you don’t have the Welch’s Diet Peach Juice, you can use traditional peach nectar or peach juice, and your cocktail will be about 2 Points + each.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time:

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 4

Meal type: cocktail

Culinary tradition: USA (Southern)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 glass
Each serving = 0 Points +

PER SERVING: 52 calories; 0g fat; 4 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber

Frozen Mint Lemonade Recipe – 0 Points +

LaaLoosh — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:06:27 +0000

It was a sunny and beautiful this weekend here in California, and the heat had me craving a cold, icy beverage. I realized that it was time to whip out my blender and get to work! One of my absolute, all time favorite frozen drink recipes ever is the Israeli Limonada that I was introduced to on one of my trips to Israel. A limonada, or limonana (as it’s sometimes called) is a mint lemonade slushie type drink. It’s such an easy recipe, but OH EM GEE is it good!!! So deliciously refreshing and aesthetically appealing, it’s a great idea for a low calorie summer drink recipe for your parties/BBQ’s this year. The original limonana recipe uses sugar, which of course tastes amazing, but in order to cut down on the calories and Weight Watchers PointsPlus, I just subbed out the sugar with Splenda, which gives it a 0 Points + value. Yipee!!!! Though, when making this for my son or husband (or myself when I have some PointsPlus to spare), I use an organic sugar to keep it less artificial. Either way, it tastes fantastic and is so ridiculously easy to make, you’ll find yourself whipping these babies up on a very frequent basis. Enjoy!

Frozen Mint Lemonade Recipe

An easy WW Frozen Drink Recipe that is so light and refreshing, you may just find yourself making it on a regular basis! This Mint Lemonade Slush Recipe is seriously to die for, and it has 0 Points +! Adapated from the traditional Israeli Mint Limonada Recipe, this lighter version is a treat for your tastebuds AND your waistline.

Ingredients

1 cup ice cubes
1 cup water
juice of one lemon
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (about 8-10)
2 packets Splenda

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a blender and use the “crush ice” mode for about 10 seconds.
Switch to “puree” mode and process for about another 15 seconds or until very smooth.

If you don’t want to use artificial sweetener, switch out the Splenda for 5 tsp of sugar, and count the entire recipe as 2 Points +.

Cooking time (duration): 5

Diet type: Vegan

Diet (other): Low calorie

Number of servings (yield): 1

Meal type: cocktail

Culinary tradition: Middle Eastern

Entire recipe makes 1 16 oz serving
Serving size is the entire recipe
Each serving = 0 Points +

PER SERVING: 15 calories; 0g fat; 0 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber

Mint Jasmine Iced Green Tea Recipe, with Lemon – 1 Points +

LaaLoosh — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:54:42 +0000

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As the weather begins to warm up, I find myself fantasizing about all the delicious spring and summer Weight Watchers Recipes I’ll make this year. And of course, to go with all of these fabulous dishes, I’ll be indulging in some fantastically fresh and light drinks. One of my all time favorite spring/summer drink recipes is this light and refreshing Jasmine Iced Green Tea Recipe with Mint and Lemon. Though it seems pretty simple, it’s lively flavor makes a big impact. I love serving this during the spring with a light lunch or with a hot summer’s night dinner. It’s also a great, healthy party drink recipe for just about any celebration! And with just 1 Points + per serving, it’s a much healthier option than guzzling down tons of diet soda.

Mint Jasmine Iced Green Tea Recipe, with Lemon

Ingredients:
- 4 cups very cold water
- 4 cups simmering water
- 1/4 cup loose green jasmine tea, or 9 green jasmine tea bags
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp maple Syrup, Grade A

Directions:
Steep loose tea (or tea bags) and mint leaves in 4 cups of simmering (not boiling) water for 2 to 3 minutes. Strain the tea (or remove tea bags and mint leaves) and pour into a large pitcher. Stir in lemon juice, maple syrup and honey until the syrup and honey are completely dissolved. Add cold water and stir. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with mint sprigs, if desired.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 1 Points +

PER SERVING: 55 calories; 0 g fat; 13 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber

Diet Root Beer Float Recipe – 2 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 03:39:30 +0000

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Welcome to the hot days of summer!! And there’s nothing that feels more like summer to me than a nice, cold, creamy root beer float. I’m seriously salivating at the thought of one right now! But buying a root beer float at one of your favorite ice cream joints or at a restaurant can really rack up your Weight Watchers Points. This easy, low calorie version of a traditional root beer float recipe has just a 2 Point Total for the entire, big, yummy float! Full of sweet, cold, creamy goodness, this slimmed down root beer float does not lack in flavor – - it tastes FANTASTIC! And because root beer floats are so All American, they would make a great addition to your Weight Watchers 4th of July Recipes!

Diet Root Beer Float Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 12 fl oz can of diet root beer ( I used Diet A&W Root Beer)
- 1/2 cup Breyer’s Smooth and Dreamy, No Sugar Added, French Vanilla Ice Cream
- Fat Free Reddi Whip Whipped Cream

NOTE: You can turn this into just a 1 Point Root Beer Float simply by eliminating the whipped cream and using a fat free and higher fiber vanilla ice cream.

Directions:
In a tall, preferably chilled glass, pour the root beer. Then, top the root beer with the ½ cup scoop of ice cream. Top with a few short quirts of the whipped cream. Serve with a straw and a spoon.

Entire Recipe makes 1 serving
Serving size is the entire drink
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Mojito Recipe – 2 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:48:53 +0000

O M G…..Can I just, for one brief moment, express my insane obsession with mojitos?! I seriously CANNOT get enough of them, but being on Weight Watchers, the average mojito recipe can typically have 6-10 Weight Watchers Points! And if you drink as many I do, you’d have all your daily points gone in just a few drinks. Yikes! So when I found this 2 point value mojito recipe, I was super psyched to give it a try. And it’s the perfect low calorie cocktail recipe to serve up this Memorial Day! The recipe does call for Splenda, and I’m not always a big fan of artificial sweeteners, but sometimes, it’s the only way to get the point value lowered without sacrificing too much taste. So, if you are looking for a good Memorial Day Drink Recipe, add this weight watcher mojito recipe to your menu. Your weight watching guests will love you!

Weight Watcher Mojito Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Bacardi Rum
- 12 fresh spearmint leaves
- 1/2 lime
- 7 oz sprite zero or club soda
- 2 tbsp. Splenda

Directions:
In a cool tall glass, muddle the mint, Splenda and lime juice. Add crushed ice. Add rum, soda and stir well. Garnish with a lime wedge and a few sprigs of mint. Serve and enjoy!

Entire Recipe makes 1 serving
Serving size is whole recipe
Each serving = 2 point value

This recipe was created by Gina’s WW Recipes.

New Year’s Cocktail Recipe, Apricot Bellini – 2 Point Value

LaaLoosh — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:29:46 +0000

Start the first few seconds of 2009 with this awesome Weight Watchers Apricot Bellini Champagne Cocktail Recipe! It’s a fabulous new twist on the standard glass of champagne, adding a wonderfully light, refreshing and fruity flavor. And with just 2 Weight Watchers Points per serving, you can indulge in one or two of these champagne cocktails without using up all your Weight Watchers Points. The traditional Bellini recipe originated in Italy and has taken on many different styles and flavors since then. And this reduced calorie Bellini let’s you enjoy a fabulous and incredibly tasty cocktail without feeling guilty. So, make sure to add this delicious Apricot Bellini Recipe to your New Year’s party menu and you’ll be sure to delight the crowd, while still keeping your Weight Watcher Points to a minimum.

Weight Watchers New Year’s Cocktail Recipe, Apricot Bellini

Ingredients:
- 3/4 cups apricot nectar, or passion fruit nectar, chilled
- 750 ml Champagne, or Prosecco, chilled (about 25 fl oz or 3 cups)
- 1/4 cups raspberries
- 6 pieces mint leaves

Directions:
To make each drink, pour 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons) of nectar into a Champagne flute or other glass; top each with 1/2 cup of Prosecco.
To garnish, drop a few raspberries and a mint sprig into each glass; serve immediately.

Serving size is about 5 fluid ounces.
Each serving = 2 Weight Watchers Points