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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:50:15 +0000

I have recently become obsessed with Subway’s White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, but given that they are 6 Points + each (according to my handy Weight Watchers Dining Out Companion), that’s just not a treat I can afford to indulge in often. So I’ve been baking away in the kitchen trying to come up with my own knock-off version for a healthy White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe, and boy oh boy was I successful! Each cookie is just 2 Points +, making them an ideal low calorie snack to indulge in. It took me a few tries to get the ingredients just right, and in my attempts, I realized that I couldn’t use certain types of butter substitutes and/or egg substitutes. So I had to figure out a way to fit all the good ingredients in, but still keep it a low calorie, low fat cookie. In the end, an amazing, low Points White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies Recipe was born that tastes just as good as the higher fat version, but is a lot better in helping you reach your weight loss goals. Now you can have your cookie and eat it too! Enjoy!

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

A divine way to satisfy your sweet tooth, these low Points White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies are soft, chewy and just 2 Points + each.

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups white whole wheat all-purpose flour
1/2 cup light butter-like spread, at room temp (I used Country Crock)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup roughly chopped raw macadamia nuts
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the butter and sugar and smooth. Then add in the egg, the vanilla extract and the almond extract.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt and baking soda.
Slowly stir the sugar mixture into the flour mixture and stir until combined.
Stir in the white chocolate chips and nuts. Drop the dough by tablespoon onto cookie sheet. There should be enough dough for 24 cookies.
Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for another 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 2

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 24 cookies
Serving size is 1 cookie
Each cookie = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 92 calories; 5g fat; 10 carbohydrates; 1.5g protein; 1g fiber

Maple Pear Muffins Recipe – 5 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:51:39 +0000

This weekend, I was a baking madwoman, experimenting with a couple new Weight Watchers recipes and having lots of fun! One of my baking triumphs was this Maple Pear Muffins Recipe. Each muffin has just 5 Points + per serving, which isn’t bad for a carb-based food using sugar AND maple syrup. They were the perfect wintery treat, and were so delicious when served warm with a tablespoon of Brummel & Brown Yogurt Spread. They were sweet, dense, moist and satisfying, and make a great idea for a healthy breakfast on the go. So instead of buying on of those atrociously fattening (and overpriced) muffins at Starbucks, make a batch of these delicious low fat Maple Pear Muffins, and save yourself some calories and some cash!

Maple Pear Muffins Recipe

Sweet and healthy Maple Pear Muffins makes a great low calorie breakfast idea if you need something quick. It also makes a satisfying, low fat snack when you are craving something sweet.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cup whole wheat all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cup quick oats
2 large pears, peeled, cored and diced
1 cup non-fat buttermilk
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
½ cup dark brown sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup applesauce or pureed pears
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-fat cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In another bowl, mix the pears, oats, sugar, buttermilk, maple syrup, applesauce (or pear puree), oil and egg substitute. Let stand for about 5 minutes.
Mix the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir until blended.
Spoon the batter into the muffin pan cups. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Place muffins on a wire rack to cool.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: class="cooktime">20 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 12

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

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

PER SERVING: 175 calories; 2g fat; 38g carbohydrates; 5g protein; 4g fiber

Crab Eggs Benedict Recipe – 5 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:26:57 +0000

I once had an AMAZING Crab Eggs Benedict at a restaurant in Malibu, and ever since then, I salivate at the mere thought of crab, hollandaise sauce and egg on a toasted slice of English muffin. Because it’s a breakfast recipe that I know isn’t very Weight Watchers friendly, I have avoided it, only indulging once in a great while. This past weekend, I was determined to make a healthier version that was low in Points Plus so I could eat Crab Eggs Benedict more frequently. Knowing that the two most fattening components in this dish are the hollandaise sauce and the egg yolk, I knew sacrifices had to be made. The first thing I did was use a poached egg white, instead of a whole poached egg. Yes, I know that this means there’s no runny egg yolk on the eggs Benedict. But I don’t feel that it affects the overall flavor of the whole dish very much. Now, when it came to the hollandaise sauce, there was no way I was going to NOT use it. I am the kind of girl who is all about condiments and sauces, so I had to find a way to make this happen. I decided to try out a holladaise sauce recipe using liquid egg substitute instead of eggs and using my favorite butter alternative – Brummel & Brown Yogurt Spread. It worked perfectly! The sauce was delicious, and flavorful and exactly as I had hoped for. But it was a lot less calories than traditional hollandaise. A few other minor alterations to my Crab Eggs Benedict, and the delicious dish was a hit! And just 5 Points + for the whole thing. Now I can eat my favorite breakfast on a very regular basis. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Crab Eggs Benedict Recipe

Enjoy a delicious, healthy Crab Eggs Benedict for a lot less fat and calories, but still with all the flavors you’d expect. Just 5 Points + per serving makes this a great idea for a Weight Watchers Breakfast Recipe.

Ingredients

2 whole wheat, high fiber English muffins
4 egg whites
12-14oz lump crabmeat
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Hollandaise Sauce:
3/4 cup non-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
1 tbsp light butter (I used Brummel & Brown)
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

Slice each English muffin in half, and toast.
Poach 2 egg whites using a poaching pan or by following the instructions in the NOTES below.
Empty lump crab meat into a bowl, and drain it of any excess water.
To make the Hollandaise Sauce: Start by melting the butter in a small saucepan on low heat. Cook until butter is melted and turns golden in color. Set aside.
In a medium sized saucepan, whisk together ¼ cup of the non-fat buttermilk, cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add in the rest of the buttermilk and liquid egg substitute.
Set the pan on medium-low heat, and whisk continuously until it begins to simmer and thicken.
Remove from heat and whisk in the lemon juice and butter.
On a plate, set one toasted English muffin half and top it with ¼ of the total crab meat. Then gently place your poached egg on top.
Top each Crab Eggs Benedict with about 1/4 cup of the hollandaise sauce, and garnish with fresh chives.

Quick Notes

How to Poach an Egg White:
Fill a small sauce pan with water and bring to a boil. The size of the saucepan and the size of the eggs will determine how much water you should use. You need at least a couple of inches of water in your saucepan for the poached egg whites to turn out right.While waiting for while to boil, crack an egg and empty the white into a small bowl or cup. To separate the egg white from the yolk, you can do this one of two ways. The first way is to use an egg separator. Simply pour the egg through the separator. The white will go through the separator and into the bowl while the yolk remains in the separator. You can then discard the yolk. The second way you can separate the egg is by cracking the egg shell into two parts. Hold one part in your left hand and the other in your right. Separate the egg by transferring the egg back and forth between the two parts. Keep the yolk in the shell and allow the egg white portion to go into your bowl.
Once the water has come to a boil, bring the heat down to a simmer. Now add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the water.
Bring the cup with your egg white as close to the water as possible and gently pour the separated egg white into the simmering water. If you are using more than one egg you will want to wait at least 30 seconds for the egg to begin to set before adding a second one to the saucepan. This will help keep eggs from clumping together.
Allow the egg to cook for approximately 3 minutes, If the egg starts to break up and spread around the pan, use a slotted spoon to guide it back to the center.
When the poached egg white reaches the desired level of done-ness remove it from the water with a slotted spoon.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Diet type: Pescatarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 1 Crab Eggs Benedict
Each serving = 5 Points +

PER SERVING: 180 calories; 4g fat; 17g carbohydrates; 20g protein; 2g fiber

Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata Recipe – 3 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:27:25 +0000

Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Start your morning off right with this deliciously healthy Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata Recipe. Each serving is just 3 Points + making it an ideal low calorie breakfast recipe to help get you off on the right foot. Pair it with some 0 Points + fruit and/or a slice of high fiber, whole grain bread, and you’ve got yourself one tasty way to start a morning! Though frittata sounds like such a fancy word, it’s really just a baked omelet. Which is made even more fabulous by the fact that you don’t have to deal with flipping it (I am AWFUL at flipping omelets). Each frittata recipe serving is very nicely sized and all the protein makes it super satisfying. This quick and healthy breakfast idea is a must try!

Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata Recipe

Indulge in a gourmet breakfast with this healthy, low calorie Bell Pepper and Goat Cheese Frittata Recipe. Each serving is just 3 Points + making it a delicious way to start your day and leaving a lot of Points in your bank!

Ingredients

2 cups liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 cup red bell pepper, sliced
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly black pepper

Instructions

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
In a medium sized bowl whisk together the egg substitute, garlic, basil, salt and pepper.
Spray a large, ovenproof, nonstick skillet with nonfat cooking spray and set over medium heat.
Add in bell pepper and green onions and cook, stirring constantly, until the green onions are just wilted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook, lifting the edges of the frittata to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath, until the bottom is light golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
Dot the top of the frittata with cheese, transfer the pan to the oven and broil until puffy and lightly golden on top, 2 to 3 minutes.
Let rest for about 3 minutes before serving.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)

Cooking time: 15 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: Italian

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is ¼ of frittata
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 124 calories; 5g fat; 3g carbohydrates; 16g protein; 2 g fiber

Braised Brisket with Root Vegetables – 8 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:31:23 +0000

photo credit: cybele pascal

Braised Brisket has always been a traditional Hanukkah recipe, so it’s certainly something I plan on making each year. Brisket is notoriously a fatty meat, but I’ve altered the traditional Braised Brisket recipe to make it a lot leaner and healthier. The key step is getting the flat, first-cut section of the meat. It’s a great way to trim a good bit of fat and calories without sacrificing the flavor. Serve this juicy braised brisket with some deliciously tender root vegetables and the white wine and mustard based sauce, and you’ve got yourself one divine, low calorie Hanukkah dinner! Enjoy.

Braised Brisket with Root Vegetables

Keep your traditional Hanukkah dinner lean with this slimmed down Braised Brisket and Root Vegetables. Brisket done right lets you enjoy the holiday flavors you love for less Weight Watchers Points.

Ingredients

2 pounds flat, lean, first-cut brisket, trimmed
3 medium onions, sliced
2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp sweet paprika
2 bay leaves
1 ¼ cups white wine
3 cups fat free beef broth
4 medium carrots, peeled
3 medium parsnips, peeled and cored
1 medium rutabaga, peeled
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp Kosher salt
1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Generously spray a large Dutch oven with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
Add brisket and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate and set aside.
Add onions and garlic to the pot; cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaves, then add in the wine. Bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in broth and return the brisket to the pot along with any accumulated juices. Bring to a simmer. Cover, place in the oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours.
Cut carrots, parsnips and rutabaga into bite sized pieces.
Transfer brisket to a plate. Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard bay leaves.
Stir mustard into the sauce. Add the carrots, parsnips and rutabaga. Return the brisket to the pot; cover and bake for 1 hour more.
Once the vegetables are tender, transfer to a platter, cover with foil and set aside.
If necessary, continue to cook, testing for doneness every 20 minutes. Total cooking time for the brisket may range from 2 1/2 to 5 hours, depending on the particular piece of meat.
Skim fat from the sauce. Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to reduce and intensify flavors. Dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water (or cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water); add to the simmering sauce and cook, stirring constantly, just until thickened, about 10 seconds.
Slice the brisket into 8 equally sized slices and arrange slices on platter and mound the vegetables around the brisket.
Spoon the sauce over the meat and vegetables. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Preparation time: 30 minute(s)

Cooking time: 5 hour(s)

Diet tags: Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 8

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 3 ounces meat, 1 cup vegetables, 1/4 cup sauce
Each serving = 8 Points +

PER SERVING: 305 calories; 8g fat; 20g carbohydrates; 41g protein; 5g fiber

Goat Cheese and Fig Muffins Recipe – 5 Points +

LaaLoosh — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:35:08 +0000

photo credit: delish

Need a healthy idea for something to serve on Christmas morning? Well these amazingly delicious Goat Cheese and Fig Muffins are not only tasty and festive, they are just 5 Points + each. Each healthy fig muffin is stuffed with a rich, creamy honey and goat cheese filling. They are moist and fluffy, and oh-so yummy! The combination of the sweet figs and honey combined with the tangy goat cheese make for a wonderfully decadent treat. These yummy muffins also make a great gift to bake for your friend, neighbor, or child’s teacher!

Goat Cheese and Fig Muffins Recipe

Make a batch of these healthy Goat Cheese and Fig Muffins for Sunday morning, and then enjoy one for breakfast all week long. They’d also make a great Christmas morning breakfast recipe idea!

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/4 cups chopped dried figs
1 cup crumbled goat cheese at room temp
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute (like Eggbeaters)
1 large egg white
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup low fat buttermilk
1/3 cup canned pure pumpkin
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with paper liners or coat with non-fat cooking spray.
Thoroughly combine goat cheese, honey, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside.
Whisk flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, beat liquid egg substitute and egg white; add brown sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla and whisk until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in buttermilk and pumpkin until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; don’t mix too much.
Fold in figs.
Spoon half the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
Add 1 teaspoon of the reserved cheese filling to the center of each muffin, and cover with the remaining batter.
Bake the muffins until the edges start to brown and the tops spring back when gently pressed, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 12

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

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

PER SERVING: 200 calories; 3g fat; 38g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 3g fiber

Potato and Zucchini Latkes Recipe – 5 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:21:45 +0000

This Hanukkah, instead of preparing the usual greasy and oily latkes, try this Potato and Zucchini Latke Recipe! You get 3 latkes with a side of tzatziki sauce for just 5 Points +. They are made with potato and zucchini which helps lighten them up and get the Points + value lower. But the best thing though, is that these latkes are SO incredibly delicious! And I truly think they are even better than traditional, all potato latkes. The flavors are delicious and the fact that they aren’t soaked in oil makes them light and crisp. Served with a side of fresh homemade tzatziki sauce, these are a MUST make for Hanukkah. Even if you don’t spin the dreidel, serve these Potato and Zucchini Latkes up anytime and treat the family to a healthy and delicious side dish!

Potato and Zucchini Latkes

Light and delicious, these non-traditional latkes are the perfect Hanukkah treat. Served with a fresh tzatziki sauce, each serving has just 5 Points +!

Ingredients

1 pound zucchini, shredded
2 cups shredded cooked potato
1 medium onion, peeled and shredded
2 medium shallots, minced
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
2 cups whole-wheat breadcrumbs
1/2 cup crumbled fat free feta cheese
1 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, seeded and shredded
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, divided
1 tbsp red-wine vinegar
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Toss zucchini, potato, onion, and egg substitute in a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs, feta, 1 tablespoon dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Form the mixture into 12 patties.
Generously spray a large nonstick skillet with non-stick cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add 6 patties, cover and cook until crispy and browned on one side, 2 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the latkes to the prepared pan, browned-side down.
Repeat with the remaining latkes, and re-spray pan with cooking spray as needed.
Transfer the latkes to the oven and bake until firm and heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, vinegar, the minced shallot, 1 tbsp dill and the remaining salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve the latkes with the tzatziki sauce on the side.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 35 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is 3 latkes and ¼ cup tzatziki sauce
Each serving = 5 Points +

PER SERVING: 225 calories; 2g fat; 38g carbohydrates; 15g protein; 10g fiber

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:09:45 +0000

Since I cannot stop fantasizing about cookies lately, I decided to try out this recipe for Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, and I am SO glad I did! The original version uses regular, chunky peanut butter, but I decided to use my favorite peanut butter substitute – Better’n Peanut Butter, so that I could eat more cookies for less Points. It worked out really well, and the end result was a deliciously sweet and satisfying treat that will for sure be on my tray of Chrismukkah Cookies this year! I use the term Chrismukkah because I celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah, which means more presents and yummy food!! Each cookie is just 2 Points +, which isn’t bad considering how rich and flavorful they are. I’m satisfied with eating just two or three of them, and I don’t go overboard. So if you are looking for another great Christmas cookie that won’t blow all your Weight Watchers Points, then this Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe is a must try. I mean, really, does it get any better than peanut butter and chocolate together in a moist and chewy cookie? No, it doesn’t. So get yourself to the kitchen pronto and whip up some of these low calorie Christmas cookies ASAP!

Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Get your chocolate-peanut butter craving satisfied quickly, with these moist and chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. Sweet and rich, they pack a big peanut butter punch for just 2 Points +.

Ingredients

1 cup Better’n Peanut Butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Turbinado sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
4 tbsp fat free plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Beat Better n’ Peanut Butter, oil, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the sugars are blended. Beat in egg substitute, yogurt and vanilla until combined.
Whisk flour, cocoa, oats, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture until blended. (It will be sticky.) Stir in chocolate and peanut butter chips.
Using a small cookie scoop or slightly rounded tablespoons of dough, place cookies 2 inches apart on un-greased cookie sheets.
Dip the bottom of a glass in water and then in Turbinado sugar. Use the sugared glass to flatten the cookies slightly, leaving a thin layer of sugar on top, re-wetting the glass as needed.
Bake the cookies in batches until they are just set and the tops appear cracked, 8 to 10 minutes. (Do not over-bake or they will be dry.)
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

Quick Notes

Turbinado sugar is a coarse looking sugar and is light brown in color. Find it in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets or at natural-foods stores.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 10 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 36

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 3 dozen
Serving size is 1 cookie
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 96 calories; 3g fat; 12 g carbohydrates; 3g protein; 1 g fiber

Sage and Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Recipe – 6 Points +

LaaLoosh — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:56:04 +0000

Christmas will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start thinking about that fabulous holiday dinner! Instead of the stuffing I make for Thanksgiving, I like to shake things up and serve this Sage and Sausage Cornbread stuffing recipe instead. Inspired by Ina Garten’s Cornbread Stuffing, the unique flavor combination is amazing and it’s made with delicious ingredients that are quite satisfying at 6 Points + per 1 cup serving. It goes great as a side dish with a roast turkey, chicken or Christmas ham. Put this decadent Christmas Cornbread Stuffing recipe on your dinner table this year and your family and friends will enjoy an amazing meal without even knowing that it’s a healthier version.

Sage and Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Looking for a tasty Christmas Stuffing Recipe that the family will love, but will still keep you on track to meeting your Weight Watchers goals? Well this healthier version of the Barefoot Contessa’s Sage and Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Recipe is not only delicious, it’s just 6 Points + per serving.

Ingredients

1 3/4 lbs prepared cornbread, cut into small cubes
1 lb sweet Italian lean turkey sausage, casings removed
1 1/2 cups water
1 large chicken bouillon cube
1 tbsp light butter
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large-diced
2 cups finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 10 minutes.
Add apple, mushroom, onion and celery; cover, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add cornbread, parsley and sage.
Bring water to a simmer in a small saucepan and add in the butter and bouillon.
Pour 1 cup over the stuffing mixture and toss gently (the cornbread will break into smaller pieces). Add as much of the remaining broth as needed, 1/2 cup at a time, until the stuffing feels moist but not wet. Spoon the stuffing into the prepared pan and cover with foil.
Bake the stuffing until thoroughly heated, about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 45 minute(s)

Diet tags: Reduced fat

Number of servings (yield): 12

Culinary tradition: USA (Southern)

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 6 Points +

PER SERVING: 238 calories; 8 g fat; 32 g carbohydrates; 12 g protein; 3 g fiber

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe – 1 Point +

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

photo credit: heyhoneyimhome

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