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Goat Cheese and Fig Muffins Recipe – 5 Points +

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

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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

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

Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup Recipe – 3 Points +

LaaLoosh — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:35:06 +0000

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Happy Halloween!! After a night of trick or treating, and trying your best to avoid the barrage of candy, come home and treat yourself to the amazingly delicious, and low calorie, Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup Recipe. Creamy and thick, and seasoned with amazing Fall spices, this pumpkin soup is not only tasty, it’s super healthy too. With lots of fiber, and a good dose of protein, each 1 cup serving has just 3 Points +. Pair it with a fabulous fall salad, and you’ve got yourself one awesome Halloween Night dinner that tastes incredible and is Weight Watchers friendly. Granted, this recipe does take some work, but the roasted flavor of the apples and pumpkin in what gives this dish it’s unique taste. Most other versions call for using canned pumpkin, which can certainly be done, but I so love the flavor of the fresh, cooked pumpkin. Enjoy!! And stay away from that candy bowl!!

Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup Recipe

Indulge in this creamy and decadent Roasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup Recipe with absolutely zero guilt. Each serving has just 3 Points + and has amazing Fall flavors that will make you forget it’s low calorie.

Ingredients

4 lbs fresh pumpkin peeled, seeded and cut into bit sized chunks (see Tip)
4 large granny smith apples, unpeeled, cut into quarters
1 cup onion, chopped
6 cups fat free chicken broth
1 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, toss pumpkin, apples, onions, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Spread evenly onto a large rimmed baking sheet.
Roast, mixing once, for 30 minutes.
Add in sage, mix again, and continue roasting until very tender and starting to brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Transfer about one-third of the pumpkin and apples to a blender along with 2 cups broth. Puree until smooth. Transfer to a Dutch oven and repeat for two more batches.
Add in yogurt, ginger, nutmeg and remaining salt and heat through over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 5-7 minutes.

Quick Notes

Tip: Make it easier to cut a pumpkin, acorn squash or other winter squash: pierce in several places with a fork; microwave on High for 45 to 60 seconds. Use a large sharp knife to cut in half.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)

Cooking time: 1 hour(s)

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 12

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 12 servings
Serving size is 1 cup
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 134 calories; 2 g fat; 22 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 6 g fiber

Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bisque Recipe – 3 Points +

LaaLoosh — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:18:00 +0000

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It’s no doubt, fall is HERE!!! And I am super excited to start blogging some of my favorite, and oh so yummy Weight Watchers Fall Recipes. There are some seriously good low Points Recipes coming up, you may just never leave your kitchen! To kick things off to a tasty start, today I’m sharing my Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bisque Recipe that is to die for. So rich and flavorful, and FULL of fiber and antioxidants. It’s a delicious fall soup recipe that’s a great idea for a low calorie Thanksgiving side dish, a healthy soup recipe for lunch, or a delicious low Points Plus dinner idea. With just 3 Points + per serving, it’s a very satisfying accompaniment to any meal and will definitely help fill you up.

Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bisque Recipe

An easy and delicious low calorie bisque, this fabulous Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup is a great idea for any meal. With akk the delicious autumn flavors we love, but with a lot less fat and calories.

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
1 cup of canned pumpkin
3 cups fat free vegetable broth
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Bake sweet potatoes in oven until fully cooked and soft inside.
Meanwhile, spray a large saucepan with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium-high heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring, until it just begins to brown, 2 to 4 minutes.
Add garlic and cook, stirring, about another minute or two.
Mix in tomato juice, ginger, allspice and salt & pepper. Adjust the heat so the mixture boils gently; cook for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel the sweet potatoes and roughly chop. Place them in a food processor or blender along with broth and pumpkin. Puree until completely smooth.
Add the puree and Greek yogurt to the pot and stir well to combine. Heat until hot. Serve immediately.

Preparation time: 15 minute(s)

Cooking time: 1 hour(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat, Reduced carbohydrate

Number of servings (yield): 4

Culinary tradition: USA (General)

Entire recipe makes 4 servings
Serving size is about 1 3/4 cups
Each serving = 3 Points +

PER SERVING: 188 calories; 1 g fat; 20 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 5 g fiber

Blueberry and Cranberry Pumpkin Bars Recipe – 3 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:11:28 +0000

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As we enter the Bermuda Triangle of Dieting (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas), it can be pretty easy to toss our Weight Watchers plan to the side and indulge in all the holiday yumminess that bombards us on a daily basis. BUT, by trading out traditional holiday recipes for healthier, lower calorie Weight Watchers Holiday Recipes, you can still enjoy all the taste of the season without blowing your weight loss goals. This delicious Blueberry and Cranberry Pumpkin Bars Recipe is a fabulous low calorie dessert idea that delivers all the flavors of fall, but with just a 3 Point Total per bar. The cranberries and blueberries add a delicious zing to the moist and delicious pumpkin bar. They make a great healthy recipe idea to use for a potluck, family dinner, or just to bring in to work as a sweet snack.

Blueberry and Cranberry Pumpkin Bars Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 cup pure pumpkin, canned
- 1 ½ cup whole wheat, all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup reduced fat buttermilk
- 1 ¼ cup uncooked old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp light butter, room temp
- ¼ cup liquid egg substitute
- 1 large egg white
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp table salt

Directions:
Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter flavored non stick cooking spray, then dust lightly with a bit of flour. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter with an electric mixer; beat in egg, egg white, pumpkin, vanilla and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt. Stir into pumpkin mixture just until moistened, then add blueberries and cranberries and gently mix. Pour batter in pan, spread evenly and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until center springs back when gently pressed. Cool and cut into 16 bars.

Entire recipe makes 16 servings
Serving size is 1 bar
Each serving = 3 Point Total

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Recipe – 2 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:20:29 +0000

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While shopping at Trader Joe’s this morning, I was lured to the sample booth by a heavenly, enticing aroma…Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread, served on Cinnamon Swirl Bread. Ummm…YUMM!!!!! Both me and my 19 month old son gulped our samples down faster than you can imagine. God, it was good! But, after looking over the products that hey used to make it, this pumpkin cream cheese recipe would not have been very weight watchers friendly. So I headed home to make my own lighter version. And I was ultimately successful! Creamy and sweet and full of pumkin-y goodness, each serving is just a 2 Point Total. Serve some on top of a 1 Point Cinnamon Bagel for a FABULOUS WW snack idea! Though it’s not an official one of Weight Watchers Fall Recipes, this Cream Cheese Pumpkin Spread Recipe can be used in so many ways, I’m sure you will all just go crazy experimenting with it. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Recipe

Ingredients:
- 8oz low fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup canned pure pumpkin
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- dash of salt

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth and creamy.

Entire recipe makes 10 servings
Serving size is about 2 tbsp
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Pumpkin Muffins Recipe – 3 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:06:55 +0000

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Even though it’s 108 degrees outside today, I’ve been fantasizing about delicious fall pumpkin recipes for days. This weekend, while luxuriously sipping my Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, I found myself ogling the case of beautiful pastries, and wishing that there was at least ONE that I could eat that wasn’t an obscene amount of Weight Watchers Points. I was inspired and determined to come up with some unofficial Weight Watchers Pumpkin Recipes that would let me enjoy the fabulous flavors of fall without destroying my diet. And in doing so, I made these delicious Pumpkin Muffins that have just a 3 Point Total each. A perfect seasonal snack recipe to serve with your morning coffee or tea, or to indulge in as a late night snack. Regardless, if you are a fan of all things pumpkin, definitely give this low calorie pumpkin muffin recipe a try!

Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 18oz box of spice cake mix
- 1 15oz can of pure pumpkin
- ½ cup applesauce
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together until smooth. Spoon into muffin tins, either lightly sprayed or lined with muffin cups. You’ll use about 1/4 cup of batter per cup. Bake as directed on cake box.

Entire recipe makes 24 muffins
Serving size is 1 muffin
Each serving = 3 Point Total

Middle Eastern Pumpkin Hummus Recipe – 2 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:56:32 +0000

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Traditional hummus recipes get a new twist with this flavorful version! When I found this pumpkin hummus recipe, I was really excited to give it a try! I love hummus, and even though it’s good for you, it tends to be pretty caloric, which can really rack up those weight watchers points. This lower calorie version uses pumpkin instead of the traditional garbanzo beans, which helps you get more quantity in each serving than you would with your traditional hummus recipe. It doesn’t taste exactly like regular hummus, but the new taste is absolutely fantastic! Each serving of the Pumpkin Hummus Recipe has just a 2 Point Total, which isn’t bad. And I think it’s a really unique dip recipe that is ideal for any party or appetizer. Try serving with some 1 Point Pita Bread, or with some 0 point veggies! It also makes a great spread for sandwiches too! This hummus recipe has endless opportunities. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounce) can of pure pumpkin
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

Entire recipe makes 8 servings
Each serving = 2 Point Total

Pumpkin Oatmeal Crock Pot Recipe – 3 Point Total

LaaLoosh — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:12:23 +0000

It was a cold and chilly morning here in LA, and I was craving a hot and hearty breakfast. And this tasty Pumpkin Oatmeal Crock pot Recipe really hit the spot! All of the autumn like flavors in this breakfast recipe were just what I was looking for on this winter’s day. This delicious oatmeal recipe is a definite crowd-pleaser that not only tastes fantastic, but is really quite good for you too! It’s also a wonderful vegan or vegetarian recipe. Though this is not an official Weight Watchers breakfast recipe, it’s a wonderful dish for any weight watcher who wants a hot, nutritious slow cooker oatmeal recipe that will warm you up anytime of the year! And with just a 3 Point Total per serving, this filling breakfast will leave you feeling satisfied.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Crockpot Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 15 oz can of canned pumpkin OR 3 cups of fresh pumpkin (peeled, seeded, and cut into small cubes)
- 5 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups steel-cut oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
OPTIONAL: Garnish with a few dried cranberries, for a fabulous taste and dislpay

Directions:
Combine everything in a crock pot, cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir well before serving.
NOTE: If you use the canned pumpkin instead of the fresh, your oatmeal texture will be creamier and more like a chunky puree.

Entire Recipe makes 8 servings
Serving size is approx 1 cup
Each serving = 3 Point Total

Healthy, Fat Free Fudge Brownie Recipe – 2 Point Value

LaaLoosh — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:16:12 +0000

CALLING ALL BROWNIE LOVERS…..

Who would have ever thought that there would be a brownie recipe that not only tastes GREAT, but is also low in calories, high in fiber, and is actually GOOD for you? Well, there is!!! And trust me when I tell you that these brownies are so moist, chewy, and incredibly delicious, that you will NEVER believe that they each have just 2 Weight Watchers Points per brownie!!! This is a fudge brownie recipe that will satisfy your chocolate craving, but also give you a great dose of fiber and vitamins, and is truly a must try recipe. It’s a great healthy dessert to feed the kids and is really a perfect treat for the whole family. Plus, with just 2 Weight Watchers Points per serving, it’ll help you stick to your diet goals while still feeling satisfied! The key is switching out one of the ingredients and making a simple, yet astonishingly healthy swap. Want to find out how and what? Keep reading!

Healthy, Fat Free Fudge Brownie Recipe – How To Do it

Ok, so they key to making these super amazing, low calorie brownies involves two things:

1. No Pudge Fudge Brownie Mix
2. 1 15 oz can of pure pumpkin

And here’s how you do it….

The No Pudge Fudge Brownie Mix is truly one of the greatest finds ever. Many health food stores carry a variety of the mixes, but you can also order it online by clicking here: No Pudge Fat Free Fudge Brownie Mix, Original.
Now, once you’ve scored yourself some No Pudge Brownie Mix, you are simply going to follow the instructions on the box, with just one small recipe adjustment. Simply swap out the yogurt that the recipe calls for and use canned pumpkin instead. By doing this, you are significantly increasing the fiber, vitamin and antioxidant content of the brownie, without compromising the flavor. And if you are not a fan of pumpkin, DON’T WORRY — you cannot taste pumpkin at all in this brownie recipe. The chocolate taste overwhelms it, so the pumpkin is pretty much tasteless. Another benefit to this is that the canned pumpkin makes the brownies so chewy and moist! You will seriously be in brownie heaven with this phenomenally delicious dish.

If you are feeling adventurous, try the canned pumpkin swap in these other delicious flavor varieties of the No Pudge Brownie Mixes!
No Pudge Fat Free Fudge Brownie Mix, Cappuccino
No Pudge Fat Free Fudge Brownie Mix, Mint
No Pudge Fat Free Brownie Mix, Raspberry