HG- Deconstructed Caramel-icious Candy Apple

Deconstructed Caramel-icious Candy Apple

PER SERVING (entire recipe): 208 calories, 5.25g fat, 90mg sodium, 43g carbs, 5g fiber, 30.5g sugars, 2g protein -- POINTS® value 4*

Ingredients:1 apple (preferably Fuji), cored and thinly sliced1 tbsp. fat-free or light caramel dip (like the kinds by Marzetti), room temperature1 1/2 tsp. crushed dry-roasted peanuts1 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips1 tsp. shredded sweetened coconut

Directions:Put apple slices in a bowl. Drizzle with caramel dip. Evenly sprinkle with remaining ingredients. Dig in! MAKES 1 SERVING

HG- Pumpkin pie=2 pts

HG's Too-Good-To-Deny Pumpkin Pie...

Ingredients:

For Crust-

2 cups Fiber One bran cereal (original)

1/4 cup light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown); melted & mixed with 1 oz. water

3 tbsp. Splenda No Calorie Sweetener,

granulated 1 tsp. cinnamon

For Filling

One 15-oz. can pure pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie filling)

One 12-oz. can evaporated fat-free milk

3/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, granulated

1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)

1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/8 tsp. salt Optional

Topping:

Fat Free Reddi-wip

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Combine crumbs with all other crust ingredients. Stir until mixed well. In an oven-safe 9-inch pie dish sprayed lightly with nonstick spray, evenly distribute mixture, using your hands or a flat utensil to firmly press and form the crust. Press it into the edges and up along the sides of the dish. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the filling. Mix well. Pour mixture into pie crust. (Filling may be taller than the crust -- trust us, this is okay!) Bake pie in the oven for 45 minutes, and then remove it and allow to cool. Chill in the fridge for several hours (for best results, chill overnight). Cut into 8 slices, and if you like, top with Reddi-wip before serving!

MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Serving Size: 1 slice Calories: 133 Fat: 3g Sodium: 236mg Carbs: 28g Fiber: 9g Sugars: 8g Protein: 6g POINTS® value 2*

Chilly Chocolate Nutty Banana Pops- Hungry Girl

I love chocolate covered banana's!!! I NEVER have them due to not being able to find them. This summer I found one to late already ordered my ice cream. Hungry Girl once again has come up with a quick & easy way to enjoy a summer favorite!

Chilly Chocolate Nutty Banana Pops
PER SERVING (1 pop): 115 calories, 3.5g fat, 40mg sodium, 21g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 13g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS® value 2*

Make your own nut-covered, chocolate-drizzled banana pops... Weeeee!

Ingredients:2 tbsp. All Natural Almond Accents Honey Roasted Flavored Sliced Almonds
1 medium banana
2 tbsp. Hershey's Lite chocolate syrup

Directions: Roughly chop the sliced almonds and set aside. Peel banana and cut in half width wise. Place both halves on a plate lined with wax paper. If you like, slide a craft stick into the cut side of each half (like a Popsicle).
Evenly drizzle banana halves with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with chopped almonds.
Gently roll banana halves in any excess syrup/nuts on the plate. Freeze for at least 1 hour. Enjoy!

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

Please Cheese me!

Recipe from Hungry Girl. This is right up my ally!! I love mac-n-cheese but I don't like all the calories. This recipe caught my eye for many reasons: 1. it's mac-n-cheese 2. pasta 3. laughing cow cheese (I love it) 4. veggies.

Ingredients:

6 cups (about 24 oz.) frozen Green Giant Cauliflower & Cheese Sauce

2 cups uncooked whole wheat blend rotini pasta

3 wedges The Laughing Cow Light Original Swiss cheese

Optional: salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to the instructions on the box, and then drain well and set aside. While pasta is cooking, place contents of the cauliflower & sauce package in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for 12 - 16 minutes, until sauce has melted and cauliflower is hot.
Once the bowl is cool enough to handle, remove it from the microwave and add cooked pasta. Set aside. Unwrap cheese wedges and place in a small microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth, and then add to the bowl.
Mix thoroughly, ensuring that the Laughing Cow cheese is evenly distributed and the pasta and cauliflower are coated in cheese sauce. If you like, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 202 Fat: 4.5g Sodium: 825mg Carbs: 36g Fiber: 5g Sugars: 6g Protein: 8.5g
POINTS® value 4*

Chicken Nuggets/Strips- HG

Ingredients:
6 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (raw); cut lengthwise into 5 strips
1/2 cup Fiber One cereal
1/4 cup Egg Beaters, Original
1/4 tsp. Lawry's Garlic Salt
pepper (to taste)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place fiber one in food processor crush until a breadcrumb constancy

Place breadcrumbs in dish with garlic salt and pepper in one small plate and egg beater in a small dish.

Next, coat chicken with egg beaters then breadcrumbs. Place chicken on sprayed pan with nonstick spray. Spray light mist of nonstick spray on top of chicken. Place in oven cook for 10 minutes turn chicken spray again and cook for another 8-10 minutes. Serves 1

I made chicken nuggets instead of strips either way they aer great!!

Serving Size: 5 pieces (entire recipe)
Calories: 240
Fat: 3.25g
Sodium: 805mg
Carbs: 26g
Fiber: 14g
Sugars: 0.5g
Protein: 42.5g

*4 Points

Outside-In Turkey Tamale Pie- HG

Well....you know me I can't get the picture uploaded!!!!UGH!!!!

Here is the recipe. I made it yesterday and it was good you need to dress it up with the optional ingrediants I used the sour cream and next time I will sprinkle some cheese on the top.

Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs. raw lean ground turkey
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
One 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with chiles
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup canned sweet corn, drained
1/2 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
Optional toppings: (not an option do it) fat-free shredded cheddar cheese, fat-free sour cream
Directions:Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add turkey and spread it around to break it up a bit. Cook and crumble until meat is brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and add turkey to the crock pot.In a bowl, combine cornmeal with broth and whisk thoroughly. Let stand for 5 minutes.Add cornmeal mixture to the crock pot along with all other ingredients. Mix thoroughly.Cover and cook on high for 3 - 4 hours or on low for 7 - 8 hours.Serve and, if you like, top each serving with cheese and/or sour cream. Mmmmmm!!!

MAKES 7 SERVINGS

I was good but the added sour cream hit the spot!!!!!

Crok-Pot Cinna-Apples'n oats- HG

Crock-Pot Cinna-Apples 'n Oats

PER SERVING (1 heaping cup): 249 calories, 4.5g fat, 320mg sodium, 52g carbs, 7.5g fiber, 26g sugars, 4.5g protein -- POINTS® value 5*

This sweet 'n satisfying dish is like the love child of gooey cinnamon apples and brown sugar oatmeal. It's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snack time. Yay!!!

Ingredients:

8 cups chopped Fuji apples (about 6 apples)

2 tbsp. brown sugar (not packed), divided

1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup light vanilla soymilk

1/3 cup sugar-free pancake syrup

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. light whipped butter or light buttery spread (like Brummel & Brown)

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix apples with 1 tbsp. brown sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Stir to coat apples well. Transfer to the crock pot.In the empty bowl, combine oats, soymilk, 1 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, syrup, and salt. (All remaining ingredients except butter.) Add 1 cup water and mix well. Add oat mixture to the crock pot, and gently stir. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 7 hours. Add butter and mix well. (Do NOT forget this step. Stick a Post-it to your timer if you have to!) Serve and enjoy!

MAKES 5 SERVINGS

I'm going to make this over the weekend! What a great prepared breakfast for the week. I will let you know how it turns out.

Chick on the Barbie- Hungry Girl

I was emailed this recipe and though it look so good!

Chick on the Barbie!
We've got a single-serve BBQ chicken pizza that is SO rockin' it hurts.

Ingredients:
1 stick light string cheese
3 oz. cooked boneless skinless lean chicken breast, chopped
2 tbsp. your favorite BBQ sauce with about 45 calories per 2-tbsp. serving, divided
1 high-fiber or whole-wheat pita1 1/2 tbsp.
finely chopped red onion
1 tsp. chopped cilantro

Directions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Break string cheese into thirds, and place in a food processor or blender -- blend at high speed until cheese takes on a shredded or grated consistency. (Or just tear string cheese into pieces and roughly chop.) Set aside.In a small dish, toss chopped chicken with 1 tbsp. BBQ sauce. Set aside.Place pita on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray. Spread remaining 1 tbsp. BBQ sauce onto the exposed side of the pita, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge.Sprinkle evenly with shredded/grated cheese. Scatter saucy chicken over the layer of cheese, and then sprinkle with onion.Bake in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes, until pizza is hot. Top with cilantro, slice into quarters, and enjoy. YUMMMM!MAKES 1 SERVING
Serving Size: 1 pizza (entire recipe)
Calories: 340Fat: 5g Sodium: 925mg Carbs: 39g Fiber: 6g Sugars: 10g Protein: 36.5g
POINTS® value 6*

I think I am going to make some adjustment. I don't know if I would like the pita for the crust. I am going to do some research on whole wheat crust.
I plan on making this for Friday night I will keep you posted on how it turns out. I will also try to post some pics!!

I made this pizza Saturday night. I made some changes. I made one big pizza and used homemade crust. I only had 2 small pieces and they were GREAT! It was a nice change from a tomato based pizza. Next time I think I will put some pineapple on it!!!