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Banana Blueberry Muffins Recipe – 5 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 18 May 2011 21:33:10 +0000

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If you are a fan of big, fluffy, fruit filled muffins, you came to the right place today! This easy Banana and Blueberry Muffin Recipe delivers a most delicious, low calorie muffin that’s full of good for you ingredients and low in Points +. The average muffin at Starbucks clocks in around 9-12 PointsPlus each…..so why not make a healthier version yourself and save PointsPlus and $$$? By just making a few changes in a traditional blueberry and banana muffin recipe, it’s not hard to create a muffin that is a lot lower in fat and calories and that doesn’t sacrifice taste. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch side dish recipes, or to have with your morning coffee. Make a few batches of these and freeze them so that you always have a guilt free snack on hand!

Banana Blueberry Muffins Recipe

A good low calorie and healthy muffin recipe, is not always easy to find. But this Banana and Blueberry Muffin Recipe will really wow. They are moist, fluffy, and have just 5 Points + each. Perfect for a healthy breakfast idea on the go!

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute (like Eggbeaters)
3/4 cup reduced fat buttermilk
1/4 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 1/4 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Coat 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
Whisk buttermilk, brown sugar, applesauce and egg substitute in a large bowl. Stir in mashed bananas.
Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in blueberries.
Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups (they will be full).
Bake until the tops are golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes more before serving.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 1 hour(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

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

Number of servings (yield): 12

Meal type: breakfast

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 1 muffin
Each serving = 5 Points +

PER SERVING: 147 calories; 2g fat; 36 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber

Banana Cream Cake Recipe – 6 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:30:25 +0000

photo credit: eating well

After indulging in this cake at a recent party at a friend of mine’s house, I asked for the original recipe, which was from Eating Well, and made a few alterations to make it a bit more Weight Watchers friendly. Plus, I wanted to make it easier….their original banana cream layer cake recipe calls for making your own bavarian cream filling, but I just wasn’t a fan of the flavor of the cream or the hassle of preparing it. But by using Nonfat Cool Whip mixed with fat free vanilla pudding instead, I got a better flavor, it was much easier, and it lowered the fat and calorie count – a LOT. If you aren’t a fan of Cool Whip, you can use Fat Free Reddi Whip too (which I LOVE), but it does get runny kind of fast, so prepare for that. Though it tastes fantastic. So if you want a great summer dessert recipe that will help you stay on track with your Weight Watchers goals, this Banana Cream Cake is a must try. With only 6 Points + per slice, you can have your cake and eat it too!

Banana Cream Cake Recipe

Indulge in this guilt free, low calorie Banana Cream Cake Recipe and stay on track with your Weight Watchers Daily Points Allowance. Each slice is creamy, moist, decadent and just as good as a homemade banana cream cake recipe, but without the excess fat and calories.

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas, (about 3)
2 bananas, sliced
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup fat free buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup fat free vanilla pudding
½ cups fat free Cool Whip

Instructions

To prepare cake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and line the bottoms with wax paper or parchment paper.
Whisk eggs, 1 cup sugar and oil in a large bowl. Stir in mashed bananas, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
Add to the banana mixture and fold in just until blended. Divide the batter between the pans.
Bake the cake until the tops spring back when touched lightly, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely.
To make the cream, gently fold the Cool Whip into the vanilla pudding, in a medium sized bowl, using a rubber spatula.
To assemble cake: Shortly before serving, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate and spread half the cool whip cream over it. Peel and slice the remaining bananas; arrange half the slices evenly over the cream. Top with the second cake layer. Spread the remaining cream over the cake and arrange the remaining banana slices decoratively over the top.

TIP: If you don’t have buttermilk, or can’t find fat free buttermilk, you can make your own by mixing 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup fat free milk.

Cooking time (duration): 120

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 12

Meal type: dessert

Culinary tradition: USA (Southern)

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 1 slice of cake
Each serving = 6 Points +

PER SERVING: 190 calories; 4g fat; 44 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 3 g fiber

Baked Bananas Foster Recipe – 3 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:11:59 +0000

If you are a weight watcher with a serious sweet tooth, this easy dessert recipe for Baked Bananas Foster will make you beyond happy. Unlike many of the prepackaged diet desserts and low calorie ice creams, this tasty dish is made with all the good stuff! So there’s no “artificial” taste to it which I LOVE! And because it’s so sweet and decadent, one serving is very satisfying. Though this is not an official one of Weight Watchers Dessert Recipes, this deliciously rich Baked Bananas Foster Recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family – dieters and non-dieters alike. Enjoy.

Baked Bananas Foster Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 medium sized banana
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter spray
- dash of cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- ReddiWip Fat Free Whipped Cream
- non-fat cooking spray

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with the non-fat cooking spray. Cut the banana in half lengthwise, and place on baking sheet, sliced side up. Spray bananas with the butter spray until both slices are evenly, yet lightly coated. Drizzle bananas with maple syrup. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes. Top with a dollop of fat free whipped cream right before serving. Yummy!!

Entire Recipe = 1 serving
Each Serving = 3 Point Total

Oatmeal Banana Bread Recipe- 4 Point Value

LaaLoosh — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:02:17 +0000

There’s nothing better than the aroma of fresh banana bread baking up in the kitchen. And this nutritious, low calorie Oatmeal and Banana Bread Recipe is easy to mix up and will make the whole house smell wonderful. Loaded with fiber and vitamins, this Weight Watchers recipe has just 4 Points per serving, but is huge on flavor! It makes a wonderful bread to serve at a gourmet breakfast, or as a snack with coffee or tea. I found this baked bread recipe to be super easy to make and the taste was fantastic – so moist and light! If you want to make it a Banana Nut Bread Recipe, feel free to add in some chopped walnuts or pecans, but remember to add in the Weight Watchers Points! If you are looking for a tasty and healthy banana bread that even your Grandma would be proud of, this is one Weight Watcher recipe that you must try!

Weight Watchers Oatmeal Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 3 tsp canola oil
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 medium egg whites, beaten
- 3 large bananas, ripe
- 1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together dry ingredients. Add oil and eggs; mix thoroughly.
In a smaller bowl, mash bananas with a potato masher or fork. Add bananas and oatmeal to batter.
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan and bake until top of loaf is firm to touch, 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes. Flip out and cool on a wire rack for another 10 minutes. Slice loaf into 10 equally sized slices.

Serving size is 1 slice
Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers Points