Friday, February 3, 2012
I am craving strawberry cheesecake big-time! These stuffed strawberries are reminiscent of the flavors of it and are very low in points.
It is 1 Weight Watchers Points Plus* per serving. Makes 12 servings (of 2 stuffed berries each).
Ingredients:
-1 pound strawberries
-4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
-2 1/2 tsp. Splenda
Directions:
Wash the strawberries and pat them dry. Cut off the tops of the berries so they are flat. Cut a small hole in the flat part of teach berry. Using a hand mixer, blend together the cream cheese, vanilla, and Splenda. With a small spoon, stuff the berries with a tiny dollop of the cream cheese mixture.
Chill until ready to serve.
*Weight Watchers Points Plus values were calculated using the Recipe Builder e-tool, to the best of my ability.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
I helped throw a baby shower this past weekend and anyone who is watching their weight knows that parties are hard on us dieters! The best thing to do is bring your own food to share, ensuring that there will be some healthy choices available to you. I knew that the chocolate cupcakes were going to be calling my name, so I had to be sure I brought an equally decadent and delish dessert that was Weight Watchers-friendly.
So I made my own version of Pineapple Angel Lush (and it went really fast--and there were cupcakes left over after the party because my dessert was such a hit!)
It is 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus* per serving. Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients:
-1 store bought angel food cake
-1 tub of Fat-free Cool Whip
-1 can of crushed pineapple in water (or its own juice--avoid it in syrup)
-1 small box of Sugar-free vanilla pudding
-strawberries
Directions:
In a bowl, mix together the Cool Whip, pineapple (drained of most of its liquid), and pudding mix. In a 13 x 9 pan, spread enough of the mixture to cover the bottom. Cut up the angel food cake into small pieces and put in an even layer in the pan. Top with spoonfuls of the remaining mixture and spread all over the top. Garnish with strawberries.
*Weight Watchers Points Plus values were calculated using the Recipe Builder e-tool, to the best of my ability.
Every month I get a big ole stack of magazines delivered straight to my mailbox. And they arrive absolutely free of charge. Yep, that's right. I don't pay. If you wait it out, you will eventually find a free offer somewhere on the web for that magazine you like.
Here are a couple of classic mags I've been getting for eons (these offers come and go throughout the year):
Here are a couple of classic mags I've been getting for eons (these offers come and go throughout the year):
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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My inspiration for this recipe came from a recipe called Awesome Roast Beef I tried years ago from AllRecipes.com. I've been craving some good comfort food and decided to modify it and give it a whirl. Success!
It is 8 Weight Watchers Points Plus* per serving. Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients:
-1 pound flank steak (or London Broil)
-1 can of reduced fat cream of mushroom soup
-1 can of fat-free beef broth
-6 red potatoes, quartered
-salt and pepper, if desired
Directions:
Place the quartered potatoes into a crockpot. Top with the meat (be sure it is thawed, not frozen). Pour the mushroom soup and beef broth over the meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook on LOW for about 8 hours.
*Weight Watchers Points Plus values were calculated using the Recipe Builder e-tool, to the best of my ability.
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