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Light Blueberry Walnut Coffee Cake
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2/3 cup low-fat buttermilk (or 2/3 cup milk with 2 teaspoons vinegar stirred in) 1 egg 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 cups…
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Light Cherry-Cheese Turnovers
1 (8 ounce) package fat free (or reduced fat cream cheese), at room temperature 1 cup low-fat (or fat free) cottage cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can (about 16.5 ounces) dark sweet pitted cherries, rinsed and drained 8 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon…
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Skinny Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Skinny Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy Skinnytaste.com Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 3 chicken bites • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts Calories: 202.8 • Fat: 7.8 g • Protein: 21.7 g • Carb: 10 g • Fiber: 1.2 g • Sugar: 1.7 g Sodium: 524.7 mg 1 1/2 tsp oil 3/4 cup onions, minced 1 lbs 93% lean ground beef 1 lb 93% lean…
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Light General Tsao’s Chicken
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 tablespoon tomato paste, mixed with 4 tablespoon water until smooth 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 egg white 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional) 1 tablespoon light, low sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil or canola oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon red…
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Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites Skinnytaste.com Servings: 10 • Serving Size: 3 chicken bites • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 2 pts Calories: 70.1 • Fat: 2 g • Protein: 12.1 g • Carb: 0 g • Fiber: 0 g • Sugar: 0 g Sodium: 117.6 mg Ingredients: 1.25 oz (3) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch chunks (about 30 pieces)…
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Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas
Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas Modified from Ambrosia Baking Skinnytaste.com Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/6th • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts Calories: 204.4 • Fat: 4.4 g • Protein: 5.7 g • Carb: 38.3 g • Fiber: 4.0 g • Sugar: 22.9 g Sodium: 76.8 mg (without salt) Ingredients: 2 medium ripe bananas, (the…
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Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro
Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro Skinnytaste.com Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts Calories: 206 • Fat: 5.4 g • Protein: 3.1 g • Carb: 35.1 g • Fiber: 1.8 g • Sugar: 1.3 g Sodium: 154.3 mg Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked brown rice (brown jasmine, basmati or short grain works well) 1 cup…
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Double Spinach-Mushroom Bake
8 ounces spinach fettuccine 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 green onion (top included), finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 5 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon water 1 container (15 ounces) nonfat ricotta cheese 1/4 cup skim milk 1 whole egg 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup shredded…
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Spanish Vegetable Casserole
1 tablespoon extra virgin 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large tomato, chopped 1 large red or green pepper, chopped 1 large potato, diced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (you can add more if you like it hot) 1 cup long-grain rice 2 cups low sodium chicken broth 1 large zucchini (or…
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Low Fat Indian Pudding
3 cups skim milk 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup molasses 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 teaspoon dried, ground ginger) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (I forgot to add the butter the second time that I made this dish, and it still came out perfect – It adds a touch of “creaminess”, but feel free…
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Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrett
Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette YIELD: Serves 4 (serving size: about 3 1/2 cups) HANDS-ON:18 Minutes TOTAL:18 Minutes COURSE: Main Dishes, Salads Ingredients 3 slices center-cut bacon 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 medium bulb) 1 cup grape…
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Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup YIELD: Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups) HANDS-ON:25 Minutes TOTAL:32 Minutes COURSE: Main Dishes, Soups/Stews Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 (3-inch) stalk…
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Bacon and Butternut Pasta
Bacon and Butternut Pasta Broth, thickened with flour and enriched with crème fraîche, forms the savory sauce in this dish. We like the earthy heartiness of kale, which helps balance the sweetness from the squash. You could also use Swiss chard, or for a more peppery bite, try substituting mustard greens. YIELD: Serves 8…
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Chicken Tetrazzini
Chicken Tetrazzini This classic dish, created and named for 19th-century opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini, is a great way to use leftover cooked chicken or turkey. The thin pasta soaks up the sauce, forming a casserole that you can cut with a fork. To make it easier to toss the pasta and sauce, break the vermicelli in half…
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Peach French Toast Bake
Ingredients * Cooking spray * 1 large whole-wheat baguette (about 8 ounces) * 4 whole eggs * 4 egg whites * 1 cup low fat milk * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 5 cups sliced peaches, fresh or frozen * 1/2 lemon, juiced about 1 1/2 tablespoons * 3 tablespoons brown sugar * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Spray a 9 by…
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Pecan-Date Bars
Pecan-Date Bars You can prepare and refrigerate these luscious bars a day or two in advance. They are actually easier to cut once they have been completely chilled. YIELD: 24 servings (serving size: 1 bar) COURSE: Desserts, Cookies Ingredients Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar…
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Chicken with Leeks Sun-Dried Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce
Chicken with Leeks Sun-Dried Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce Skinnytaste.com Servings: 3 • Serving Size: 2 cutlets with sauce • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts Calories: 259.2 • Fat: 7.6 g • Protein: 29.8 g • Carb: 15.6 g • Fiber: 2.8 g • Sugar: 8 g Sodium: 504 mg (without salt) Ingredients: 1 or 2 leeks (3/4 cup) white…
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Flounder Piccata
Flounder Piccata Skinnytaste.com Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 piece • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 7 pts Calories: 268.7 • Fat: 7.9 g • Protein: 34.5 g • Carb: 13.6 g • Fiber: 2.9 g • Sugar: 0.1 g Sodium: 366.5 (without salt) Ingredients: 4 flounder filets (17 oz total) freshly ground black pepper 2 large egg whites 2/3…
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Mincemeat filling
Someone asked about mincemeat filling for the pie and I found one.. Homemade Mincemeat Recipe Mincemeat: 2 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled and grated 1 -12 ounce (1 1/2 cups) (340 grams) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1 cup (85 grams) dried apples, chopped 3/4 cup (120 grams) dark raisins 3/4 cup (120…
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Skinny Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles
Skinny Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles Skinnytaste.com Servings: 42 • Size: 1 cookie • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 1 pts (3 pts+ for 2) Calories: 50.9 • Fat: 1.3 g • Carb: 9.5 g • Fiber: 0.7 g • Protein: 0.8 g • Sugar: 5.9 g Sodium: 20.2 mg Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp…
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Rudolph the Red Velvet Cupcake
Rudolph the Red Velvet Cupcake Skinnytaste.com Servings: 24 • Size: 1 cupcake • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 5 pts Calories: 169.3 • Fat: 3.5 g • Carb: 32.5 g • Fiber: 1.4 g • Protein: 2.8 g • Sugar: 22.4 g Sodium: 309.4 mg Cupcake and glaze only (no candy, pretzel or cookie): Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories:…
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Peppermint Bark Fudge
PER SERVING (1/36th of recipe, 1 piece): 67 calories, 1g fat, 50mg sodium, 14g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 9.5g sugars, 0.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 2* Peppermint bark is awesome. Fudge rules. Put them together (and remove loads of fat and calories) and you get this guilt-free treat that awesomely rules. Ingredients: 2 cups…
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Low-Fat Gingerbread Cookies
Another gingerbread recipe enjoy.... Low-Fat Gingerbread Cookies Skinnytaste.com Servings: 48 • Size: 1 cookie • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts (no icing) Calories: 56.4 • Fat: 0.8 g • Carb: 12.4 g • Fiber: 0.1 g • Protein: 0.9 g • Sugar: 6 g Sodium: 30.3 g With Icing Per Cookie: Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 2 pts…
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Ginger Cashew Pillows
Ginger Cashew Pillows Healthy Swap: Ground flaxseed and water instead of eggs. We added extra flaxseed to this vegetarian-friendly recipe for more nutty flavor and omega-3 fatty acids. Bonus: In lieu of butter, we used a combo of heart-healthy fats--trans-free vegetable oil spread and cashew butter--to cut down on…
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Pecan Sandies
Pecan Sandies Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 96 "Very good melt in your mouth cookies. Makes a bunch." INGREDIENTS: 1 cup margarine, softened 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup white sugar 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1…
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Lemon Icebox Bars
Lemon Icebox Bars Ellie Krieger, All Rights Reserved Prep Time:25 min Inactive Prep Time:8 hr 0 min Cook Time: - Level: Easy Serves: 16 servings Ingredients Crust: 14 whole-grain graham cracker squares (7 full sheets) 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Cooking spray…
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Homemade Vanilla Bean Agave Marshmallows
Homemade Vanilla Bean Agave Marshmallows Skinnytaste.com Servings: 44 • Size: 2 marshmallows* • Old Points: 1 pts • Points+: 1 pts Calories: 52 • Fat: 0 g • Carb: 13 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 0.4 g • Sugar: 13 g Sodium: 13 g Adapted from Ina Garten Ingredients: 3 packets unflavored gelatin 1 cup COLD water 1 1/2 cups…
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To Die For Coconut Cookies
To Die For Coconut Cookies Skinnytaste.com Servings: 14 • Size: 2 cookies • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 3 pts Calories: 188.1 • Fat: 2.3 g • Carb: 19.2 g • Fiber: 1.7 g • Protein: 1.3 g • Sugar: 14 g Sodium: 53.2 g Ingredients: 3 egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes 3/4 cup…
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Coconut Almond Macaroons
Look for canned almond paste alongside other baking ingredients at your market. Serve with iced chai tea. YIELD: 32 macaroons (serving size: 1 macaroon) COURSE: Desserts, Cookies Ingredients 3 tablespoons almond paste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 large egg whites, divided 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking…
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Gingerbread Cookies
Get a head start by baking cookies up to four days ahead and storing in an airtight container. Frost one day before serving; after frosting is set, pack cookies in airtight containers between layers of wax paper. This dough also makes fine slice-and-bake cookies: Form the dough into two (8-inch) round logs, and chill;…
