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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

White Chicken Chili Recipe – 5 Points +

LaaLoosh — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:13:15 +0000

photo credit: incredifood

This low calorie White Chicken Chili recipe has been one of my go to Weight Watchers Recipes whenever I need a quick and healthy dinner idea that can be ready in a pinch. To save time, I usually buy a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store, peel the skin off the breasts and then shred the breast meat. It’s a super easy chili to prepare and has just 5 Points + for a 1 1/4 cup serving. Sometimes, I’ll add a few of my favorite crumbled Reduced Fat Organic Tortilla Chips. Loaded with delicious spices and packed with protein, it’s the perfect, spicy chili for a cold Fall or Winter night!

White Chicken Chili Recipe

Tasty and hearty, this low calorie White Chicken Chili Recipe is not only an easy dish to make, it has just 5 Points + per serving, making it a great idea for a healthy Weight Watchers dinner.

Ingredients

8 oz cooked skinless chicken breast, shredded
2 15-ounce cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 4-ounce cans chopped green chiles
4 cups fat free chicken broth
1 1/2 cups onion, chopped
2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 limes, juiced
1 tsp canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
3 tbsp reduced fat sour cream
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in chiles, jalepenos, cumin, coriander, chili powder and salt & pepper.Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Add in beans and broth; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Mix in chicken, lime juice and cilantro and cook for 5 minutes more.
Dollop each serving with 1/2 tbsp sour cream.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 40 minute(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, High protein

Number of servings (yield): 6

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 6 servings
Serving size is 1 ¼ cups
Each serving = 5 Points +

PER SERVING: 223 calories; 3 g fat; 20 g carbohydrates; 29 g protein; 6 g fiber

Trader Joe’s Low Calorie Queso Cheese Dip – 0 Points Plus

LaaLoosh — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:05:33 +0000

Man, I love Trader Joe’s….what did I ever do before this store existed? Just recently, I was spotted their Trader Joe’s Queso Cheese Dip on the shelf, and was REALLY craving some. I almost walked away, assuming that it’d be super fattening and way too many Points Plus, but I decided to pick it up and just have a look. Well I’m sure glad I did!!! I was BLOWN AWAY by what I saw on the nutritional label…each 2 tbsp serving has 0 Points Plus!!! That’s right, people…ZERO POINTS PLUS!!! And it tastes really good! So if you’ve got a craving for some cheesy nachos made with Queso Dip, Trader Joe’s, once again, is the place to go. I just bought about 10 jars of this stuff! Perfect for a quick and easy low calorie game day dip too…no one will have any idea that it’s low calorie. P.S. Check out the nutritional stats…

Trader Joe’s Low Calorie Queso Cheese Dip

With a bold cheesy flavor and a spicy kick, it’s hard to believe this queso dip has 0 Points Plus. But joy to the world…it does. And by the way, did I mention that you can eat the WHOLE JAR for 5 Points Plus!??!? Oh Em Gee. I’m in love.
The nutritional information on this dip is beyond amazing….take a look….

Entire package has 11 servings
Serving size is 2 tbsp
Each serving = 0 Points Plus

PER SERVING: 15 calories; 0.5 g fat; 3 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber

So run…don’t walk to your nearest Trader Joe’s and pick some up, ASAP!

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe – 2 Points +

LaaLoosh — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:51 +0000

photo credit: the nourishing cook

I don’t think there’s ever been a time in my life where I said no to chowing down on some Spinach and Artichoke Dip. If you are like me and are seriously in love with this ooey gooey vat of deliciousness, then you know that the delicious taste also comes with some hefty nutritional stats, making most traditional Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipes not very Weight Watchers friendly. This healthier version has a lot less fat and calories, but still packs a tasty, cheese filled punch. By making some easy changes to a popular version of this recipe, I was able to re-create it with just 2 Points + for 1/4 cup. Serve it with some 0 Points Plus veggies or my favorite Organic Reduced Fat Tortilla Chips and indulge with zero guilt.

Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Enjoy this slimmed down version of one of America’s most popular dip recipes! At just 2 Points + for each 1/4 cup serving, you can indulge in this delicious, cheesy dip and still stay on track with your Weight Watchers goals.

Ingredients

2 14-oz cans artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
4 oz reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 cup fat free plain Greek Yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Chop artichoke hearts in a food processor.
Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 minute or until hot and soft
Add Parmesan, cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, paprika, salt and pepper into food processor; puree until smooth. Empty into a bowl, and stir in the spinach.
Pour into shallow baking dish (use more than one if necessary).
Bake the dip until golden on top and heated through, 10 to 20 minutes.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 20 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 16

Culinary tradition: USA (Traditional)

Entire recipe makes 16 servings (about 4 cups)
Serving size is ¼ cup
Each serving = 2 Points +

PER SERVING: 65 calories; 3 g fat; 6 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber

Roasted Corn Salsa Recipe – 4 Points +

LaaLoosh — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:04:43 +0000

This year, don’t be the one who puts out that crappy, jarred salsa at your Super Bowl Party….instead, try this quick and easy Roasted Corn Salsa Recipe. It’s colorful, amazingly flavorful, and definitely a change of pace. Granted, corn is the base for this salsa, so it will have some calories and carbs, but for just 4 Points +, you get a HUGE, heaping, full cup serving! Sometimes, I just forgo the chips and eat this by itself as a side salad. My husband LOVES it. It’s so easy to make, and it’s so much more flavorful and impressive than typical salsas. This is one more WW Super Bowl Recipe that should make it to your table this year!

Roasted Corn Salsa Recipe – 4 Points +

Ingredients:
- 4 cups corn kernels (I used frozen)
- 1 medium sized red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped and seeded
- 1 4-ounce can chopped mild green chilies
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tsp fresh jalapeno, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:
Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add corn and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
Transfer to a large bowl and mix in remaining ingredients. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

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

PER SERVING: 158 calories; 2g fat; 32g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 7g fiber

WW Super Bowl Recipes with Points + Values!

LaaLoosh — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:42:43 +0000

photo credit: johnny cupcakes

Sunday is almost here, and I’m fantasizing daily about all the yummy goodness that awaits! So in honor of the big day, I’ve put together a list of my all time favorite Super Bowl Recipes with the Points + Values! Many of you have written in and asked about getting a few of these popular Super Bowl Recipes revised with the new Points + Values, and so I figured, what better time than right now? Hope you’re hungry people, because just putting together this list has me salivating…

WW Super Bowl Recipes with Points + Values

- Buffalo Chicken Wings Recipe – Um, would it really be Super Bowl Sunday without them? It takes a bit more elbow grease to de-skin your wings for this recipe, but if you are a wing lover, this is oh-so-worth it.

- Buffalo Chicken Strips Recipe — Prefer your buffalo chicken already skin and bone free? Try this strip version made with chicken breasts instead. They are SO good, you won’t be waiting until the next Super Bowl to make them again.

- Jalapeno Poppers Recipe – One of my most popular weight watchers Super Bowl Recipes, these babies are a hit EVERY TIME. Impossible to believe they are low calorie jalapeno poppers.

- Spicy Potato Skins Recipe – Still looking for manly Super Bowl Recipes that are full of heat and flavor but easy on the waistline? These Chipotle Potato Skins won’t disappoint. A low calorie Super Bowl finger food recipe that’s pretty easy to make, and even easier to scarf down.

- 7 Layer Mexican Dip Recipe – If you think you can have a Super Bowl party and get away without making this dish, steer clear of the guests while they are perusing the food table. This dip recipe is a Super Bowl party staple, and it’s SO yummy, you’ll be using this recipe for any special event you can find. And yes, sitting at home on a Saturday night watching cheesy chick flicks on TBS counts as a special event :)

Have a safe, healthy and happy Super Bowl Sunday, everyone!! GO STEELERS!!!!!!!

Chile Con Queso Recipe – 1 Points +

LaaLoosh — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:09:50 +0000

photo credit: cooking weekends

When it comes to Chile Con Queso, I don’t even need anything to dip with….just gimme a spoon!! But traditional Chile Con Queso Recipes are very high in fat and calories, making them a big no-no in my house. Because, really, I cannot stop after just a dip or two, and therefore, my Weight Watchers goals would be ruined. So after experimenting with a few of my favorites, I created this slimmed down version that has just 1 Points + for 1/4 cup!!! NOT bad, people!! Serve it up with 0 Points + veggies or reduced fat tortilla chips for a fabulous snack. And if you want to add a great dip to your list of Super Bowl Dip Recipes, this one is a must. It was such a hit this weekend with my family, that I’m going to double the recipe for Super Bowl Sunday! Enjoy!

Chile Con Queso Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup diced Anaheim chilies
- 1/2 cup light ale beer
- 1 3/4 cups reduced fat shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1 1/4 cups skim milk
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder

Directions:
Spray a large saucepan with non fat cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add beer and cook until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Add 1 cup milk and bring to a simmer.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/4 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the pan and cook, stirring vigorously, until bubbling and thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add cheese and cook, stirring, until melted. Stir in drained tomatoes, chilies, lime juice, salt, pepper, cilantro, green onions, chili powder and cumin . Serve warm, garnished with a bit of cilantro.

Entire recipe makes 4 cups
Serving size is ¼ cup
Each serving = 1 Points +

PER SERVING: 75 calories; 2 g fat; 3 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 1 g fiber

Beer Braised Brisket Recipe with Chile Sauce – 6 Points +

LaaLoosh — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 21:16:06 +0000

If you are looking for a manly, meaty, but still Weight Watchers friendly, Super Bowl Recipe, then this Beer Braised Brisket with Chili Sauce Recipe is it!! LOADED with flavor…tang and heat, it’s hard to believe that it’s just 6 Points + per serving. The meat is SO tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazingly yummy. Plus, if you are fortunate enough to have any leftover, it heats up really well the next day! By making a few changes and substitutions, I took a couple of traditional brisket recipes and made them a lot more feasible for those of us who want to indulge on Super Bowl Sunday, but not feel hungover with regret on Monday morning. This low Points + Super Bowl Recipe would be an amazing addition to your party feast. Enjoy!

Beer Braised Brisket Recipe with Chile Sauce

Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup any Mexican lager (I used Dos Equis)
- 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 large green pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- 5 orange rinds, cut into thin strips
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 5 dried Anaheim chiles, stemmed and seeded
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper

Directions:
Tear chiles into 1-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Cover with hot water and let sit until softened, at least 20 minutes. Drain.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tomatoes and their juices, tomato paste, cilantro, onion, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, crushed red pepper, cumin, salt, pepper, and the drained chile pieces in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in beer.
Spray a large Dutch oven with non fat cooking spray, and place over medium heat. Add brisket and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Pour the chile sauce over the meat and add in orange rinds, then bring to a simmer. Cover, transfer to the oven and bake for 2 hours. Stir in beans green pepper strips, and continue baking until the meat is tender and begins to fall apart, about an hour more.
Take out the orange rinds and transfer the meat to a cutting board. Shred the meat using two forks. Stir the shredded meat back into the sauce. Dig in!

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 6 Points +

PER SERVING: 265 calories; 7 g fat; 18 g carbohydrates; 30 g protein; 6 g fiber

Beef, Cheese and Bean Dip – 1 Points +

LaaLoosh — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:59:59 +0000

Beef, Cheese and Bean Dip for ONLY 1 Points +!?!?!? SIGN ME UP!!! This Fabulous Food Find, is not just a find, but a God-given gift for Mexican food loving Weight Watchers everywhere. Trader Joe’s has a new product on their shelves…it’s their Taco Seasoned Beef, Bean and Cheese Dip and it is AHHHHH-MAZING. The nutritional stats seem almost too good to be true, but if they are, TJ’s will catch it eventually, and I’ll be back here posting an update. But for now, let’s take it for what it is and enjoy it! With the Super Bowl fast approaching (go Steelers!!), this dip would make an ideal snack for your party. Just pop it in the microwave to heat up and it’s ready to serve. Gotta love easy and convenient low calorie food that tastes great.

Trader Joe’s Taco Seasoned Beef, Bean and Cheese Dip

Get yourself to a Trader Joe’s, stat, and pick up some of this heavenly goodness. It’s a delicious layer of ground beef and beans, smothered in sour cream, cheese and salsa!! YUM. Though it’s not an official Weight Watchers dip recipe, each 2 tbsp serving has just 1 Points +!! You just can’t beat that. So if you want some bean dip and just don’t feel like going through all the work to make it from scratch, this bean, beef and cheese dip will knock your socks off!

PER SERVING: 40 Calories; 2.5g Fat; 2g Carbohydrates; 3g Protein; 1g Fiber

Entire box makes 11 servings
Serving size is 2 tbsp
Each serving = 1 Points +

Spicy Potato Skins Recipe – 5 Points +

LaaLoosh — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:33:39 +0000

photo credit: recipes xy

First of all folks, I sincerely apologize for the delay in posting new recipes! My family and I just relocated to Orange County, CA from Los Angeles, and the past few weeks have been CRAZY HECTIC. I’ve had absolutely no time to blog and new Weight Watchers recipes. But as my life gets back in order, I’m doing my best to keep this site updated and add new recipes more frequently. Additionally, I’m also working on some big changes for the site, and I’ll be sure to keep you all updated on that. :)

Anyway, on to today’s tasty recipe! With dreams of Super Bowl foods dancing in my head, I wanted to share this delicious and easy Spicy Potato Skins Recipe that has just a 5 Points + value for 2 filled skins. Keeping the true flavor of this popular appetizer recipe, you get all the taste you expect, but a LOT less fat and calories. It’s so yummy, no one will have any idea it’s for weight watchers! So if you are looking for a good weight watchers Super Bowl recipe or just a delicious low calorie snack recipe for anytime, these spicy chipotle potato skins will get you super excited!

Chipotle Potato Skins Recipe

Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, baked, quartered lengthwise
- non fat cooking spray
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco or hot sauce
- 4 slices extra lean turkey bacon (like Jenny-O), cooked, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 green onion stalks, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F. Scoop out flesh of the baked potatoes, leaving just a thin layer of potato flesh in potato. Spray each potato lightly with non fat cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine salt, oil, chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Brush insides of potato wedges with the mixture. Place potato wedges in a single layer on a large nonstick baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with bacon and cheese.Bake until cheese melts and potatoes are heated through, about 15 minutes. Dollop each potato with approx 1 tsp sour cream and sprinkle with tomatoes and scallions.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is 2 potato skins
Each serving = 5 Points +