Mousse by Jello

This was a food find a few weeks back and I bought some this week to try them out....not bad! Especially for 1 point! You can add a dollop of cool whip which I believe is 0 points!

My favorite yogurt

I love yogurt. But I don't love that all yogurt has high fructose corn syrup in it. I've been searching and searching for a good healthy yogurt. I finally found brown cow Greek yogurt. It was such a bonus when I found out that it's fat free! You'll never know it though. Enjoy!

Amy

p.s. I should note that I'm not doing WW, I just like good, healthy low fat foods.

WW Points: for the individual container: 2 points (double check the points though)

0 Point Foods

Each week at WW, Matt gives us a food find. Last week he gave us a list of a bunch of food finds from over the months. I am starting with 0 point foods/treats!

I can't find the image but at DQ they have a Fudge Bar that is ZERO POINTS!!!! There is also something called a DQ Swirl there that is also 0 points. I need to get down there!

Here are a few others!
1 bar is o points

1 wrap is 0 points

2 crackers are 0 points

Three New Ones

I have been experimenting...Look what I came up with!!! Also some yummy dinners.

I love oatmeal, but have issues with the real stuff. Instant has always been my favorite but it is not that good for you. My version is:

Special Oatmeal

1 C water
1/2 C oats
1/8 C granola
1/2 of a WW yogurt container (you can use any yogurt as long as it is 1 point for the container)
1/4-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 C fruit (I like blueberries and strawberries)

Boil water then add oatmeal. Let simmer about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit till ready to use or till done. Pour in a bowl and add rest of ingredients and stir well. Makes a good amount.

Serves 1
Points 3 (WOW!!!)

Quick Tamale Casserole

1 1/2 lb. hamburger meat
3/4 C green onions
1 can chopped green chile's
1 can tomato soup
3/4 C salsa
1 can corn
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 slices American cheese(I used fat free)
4 corn muffins

Brown beef with green onions. Reserve 2 T green chile's for later, pour in the rest. Add tomato soup, salsa, corn, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well. Pour in a casserole pan. Top with cheese and cut up muffins and sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve with Mexican sour cream if you want.

Mexican sour cream
1 c sour cream
2 T green chile's
2 tsp. lime juice

Mix well.

Dish serves 6
Points per serving=7
Add 2 T Mexi sour cream adds 1 point.


One more...

Pitachos

This I adapted from a friend and changed the name. It's a little involved but so worth it!!

Dip:
1 can of chickpeas, drained
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne
salt
1/4 c olive oil
1-2 tsp. garlic minced

Put all in a food processor and puree.

Salsa:
1/3 c cucumbers, seeds removed
4-6 tomatoes, diced
1/2 of green bell pepper, diced
2 T fresh parsley
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and set aside or put in fridge till ready.

Chips:
Pam spray
2 cloves garlic
8 pitas
1/2-1 C Parmesan cheese
1-2 tsp. poppy seeds
parsley leaves
1-2 tsp. salt
3/4-1 1/2 C sharp cheddar cheese

Cut pitas in half and then cut them out of their pockets then cut into triangles. You should get 8 triangles out of one pita. Spray with Pam and sprinkle garlic, poppy seed, and Parmesan. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes or till toasty. Sprinkle with parsley and salt and then cover them in cheese.

Put all three in bowls and serve. Pita, then spread dip on top, and then spoon salsa over them.

Serves 8 (each serving is 8 pita triangles)
Points=5.37 (if using smaller amounts of cheese)
8.37 (if you use larger amounts of cheese)

Hope you all enjoy. Sorry no pictures. I will try to remember to take some next time.

Thomas Bagel Thins

These Bagels are sooooo good-taste just like a regular bagel...just thinner. Hence the name...
Kaysea turned me onto them and you can find them at Costco in a
2 pk of 8 bagels (they freeze well).
And the Point Value????

1 point for the whole bagel!!!!!!!!!

Taco Soup

This is one of my favorite Weight Watchers meals and it creates leftovers for DAYS so you don't have to think about dinners (or lunches if you prefer) for a few days. I actually got this recipe at a weight watchers meeting so I don't have the calorie content or anything but for 1 cup of soup, its only TWO points!

TACO SOUP
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion-chopped
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 pkg Ranch dressing mix
1 can fat free refried beans
1 can mexican style chili beans
1 1lb can whole corn
1 1lb can chopped tomatoes
1 1lb can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water

Brown beef and onion until cooked. Add taco seasoning and ranch. Add remaining and cook for 15 minutes.

You can also serve this with tortilla chips and cheese but obviously that will add points depending on the kind you choose. Enjoy!
Jossie

Blueberry Bread

Food Find:
So good toasted with 5 sprays of I Can't Believe its Not Butter! Tasty!! I have only found this at Costco but saw online you can get it at Trader Joes too.

Calories: 100
Fat: 1.5g
Fiber: 4

Point Value: 1 POINT for Bread
Point Value for Butter: 0 But I don't believe that 10 sprays is 0...I think it goes to 1 point at some point

Some of the Latest

I tend to try something new everyday or week. Hopefully I can post them all. I might not always have pictures but I can vouch for the meal as being great if I put it on here. Also I am a picky eater, meaning it has to be worth it to eat it. If it is boring, bland, or not the right flavors I will not make or eat it. When I do make something sometimes I do not have all the ingredients or cannot find them. I will give you the recipe the way I make it with all the corrections or substitutions. Hope you enjoy and try them all out.

Chicken Pasta Soup

2 tsp. to 4 tsp. butter
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
salt and pepper
8 oz. sliced mushrooms(about 3 cups)
3 cans of chicken broth (14 oz. each)
1 1/2 medium pasta shells, not cooked
1 C zucchini, cut in half moons
1 C red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp. Italian seasoning

In a large pot, heat butter. Put in chicken and mushrooms season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally. When chicken is no longer pink add the rest of the ingredients. Heat to boiling.
Reduced heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is done. Serve immediately.

Calories 190; Fat 4; Fiber 1
Point=4 for 1 (1/3) cups



Another soup

Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Stew

2 medium carrots, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken, cut into chunks
1 can (19oz.) cannellini beans, drained
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can chicken broth
2 cups water
1 package (9 oz.) cheese filled tortellini, or you can lower the points and use any regular pasta
1 C packed spinach, cut up
2 green onions, sliced (about 2T)
1 tsp. basil

In a slow cooker put in carrots, garlic, chicken, beans. Season with salt and pepper. Pour broth and water on top. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 hours. About 20 minutes before it is done add tortellini, spinach, onions and basil. Increase heating to high and cover for 20 minutes or until pasta is done.

Calories 380; Fat 10; Fiber 7
Points=8 for 1 (1/2) cups



I made this last night and found the recipe and then tweaked it a lot. It turned out great and then I figured out the points myself. It had a kick to it so you can mess with the red pepper flakes to make it how you and your family would like. I don't make dishes with shrimp very often. I feel that it is a treat.

Honey Ginger Shrimp

2 T olive oil
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. chopped garlic
1/4 of an onion
2 tsp. ginger
2 (1/2) T honey
2 T soy sauce
1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 T flour
salt and pepper
1 C chicken broth
1/2 C milk

Heat in a saucepan the olive oil. Add red pepper flakes, garlic, onion, ginger, honey, and soy sauce. Dredge the shrimp in 1 T flour and set aside. Whisk 2 T flour with the chicken broth and milk in separate bowl. Add shrimp and cook till pink. Then add chicken broth mixture and bring to a bowl and then simmer till sauce thickens.

Serve over rice.

Points=3, if broken up into 5 servings
With 1 cup rice points=7

I also served it with boiled cut up carrots and creamed spinach. I would give that recipe but it was not so great for you, but it tasted wonderful. It's a shame how that happens.

Southern Oven "Fried" Chicken

1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk*
1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed
3 Tablespoons flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 pounds chicken parts, skinned
4 tsp canola oil

Preheat oven to 400*F; spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Pour buttermilk into a large shallow bowl. On a sheet of wax paper, combine the cornflake crumbs, flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornflake mixture, coating completely. Place chicken on the baking sheet; drizzle with the oil.
Bake 30 minutes and then turn the chicken over and cook for another 15-20 minutes.

*Buttermilk substitute: Combine 1/2 cup Fat free milk with 1 tsp vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes

Per serving 229 Cal, 10g Fat
POINTS: 5

My tweaks:
I always double the Cornflake mixture-it doesn't seem to coat the chicken enough
I use Chicken Breasts
I use EVOO instead of Canola Oil

Who's Onboard?

Okay-I wanted to create this blog for those who conscience of what you eat...so everyone should be interested...right??? If you would like to be a contributor please let me know. I think it would be great for people to post about:

Recipes that are tried and true (picture of food appreciated)
Snack Ideas
Food Alternatives
Things that work for you
Food Finds
Your good news (share your milestones with the group)
or anything that you think would help others eat better and feel better!


If it is possible please include point value (Weight Watchers)

So...if you are interested-let me know and check back often for great tips!