Tasty Tuesday: On The Go Apple Pies

Fall is here and so is apple season…. I know most of you think of “everything pumpkin” BUT I LOVE apples.  So check out these YUMMY Hungry Girl Apple Pies On the Go.

1/6th of recipe (1 pie): 96 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat fat), 162mg sodium, 22.5g carbs, 1.5g fiber, 6.5g sugars, 2g protein      SmartPoints® value 2*

Prep: 15 minutes      Cook: 25 minutes      Cool: 20 minutes     MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Ingredients:

2 tsp. cornstarch
3 cups peeled and chopped Fuji or Gala apples (about 3 apples)
2 packets no-calorie sweetener (like Truvia)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
6 large square egg roll wrappers (stocked with the tofu in the refrigerated section of the market)
Optional topping: powdered sugar

Directions:

1. In a medium nonstick pot, combine cornstarch with 1/2 cup water. Stir to dissolve.
2. Add apples, sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well.
3. Set heat to medium. Stirring frequently, cook until apples have slightly softened and mixture is thick and gooey, 8 – 10 minutes.
4. Transfer to a medium bowl. Let cool slightly, about 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
6. Lay an egg roll wrapper flat on a dry surface. Evenly distribute 1/6th of apple mixture (about 1/3 cup) on the bottom half of the wrapper.
7. Moisten all four edges by dabbing your fingers in water and going over the edges smoothly. Fold the top half over the mixture so the top edge meets the bottom. Seal edges by pressing firmly with the prongs of a fork.
8. Place on the baking sheet, and repeat to make 5 more pie pockets.
9. Spray with nonstick spray. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

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Tasty Tuesday: Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse

I will admit, I am tempted by the Keto eating idea BUT I have done so well on Weight Watchers, it kind of scares me.  I know a lot have tried it so I would love to hear your thoughts….

Tame your sweet tooth and indulge in this rich and creamy Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse.

Prep Time:  5 mins     Chill: 2 hrs     Servings: 4     Calories: 193 kcal

Weight Watcher Points as is: 10 points      With changes: 6 points

Ingredients

• 4 oz. cream cheese softened (light cream cheese)
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 
• 2 T. pumpkin puree
• 1-2 T. artificial sweetener-optional
• ½ tsp. Pumpkin pie spice
• 2 T. butter softened (light butter)
• ½ tsp. Vanilla extract

 

Directions

1. If you don’t need the addition of the sweetness you can leave out the artificial sweetener altogether.
2. Scoop into individual bowls. Place in the refrigerator to chill and set up for 2 hours.
3. Top with a dash of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice before serving.
4. Change up the flavor to suit your taste by using almond, coffee , hazelnut, or walnut extract in place of the vanilla.

 

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Tasty Tuesday: One Point Cheesecake

Thank you to Judy Kushner from Pampered Chef and a fellow Weight Watcher for today’s recipe….Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 3 cups fat free plain Greek yogurt
• 1 small box of sugar free/fat free instant pudding (pick your favorite)
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 1tbsp sugar substitute (I used 3 packages of Stevia)
• Pinch of salt (I use Himalayan salt)

Directions:

1. Add eggs, vanilla, sugar and sale to a medium bowl and beat well.
2. Add yogurt and dry pudding.  Mix well
3. Pour into a 8-9″ pie plate sprayed with non-stick spray.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes
5. Let good on counter completely (about 2 hours)
6. Cover and refrigerate

I topped mine with fresh strawberries.  When you cut it into 4 pieces, each piece is 1 point and chock full of protein.  Makes a quick and easy breakfast or a filling snack.  I’m going to try it with chocolate, add a little bit of chocolate sauce and a few crushed graham crackers and maybe even a few mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows.  It will raise the points but it will be a yummy treat on those days I am craving something sweet.Judy (and I) used many of our Pampered Chef products to make this yummy treat.  Check out these awesome products: The Classic Batter Bowl to mix everything in. The Small Mix N Scraper to mix the ingredients.Be sure to check out her website for lots of other AMAZING Pampered Chef Products.I took mine for breakfast on weigh in day because every Weight Watcher knows you don’t eat before weigh in, right?  LOL.  I used my Cool Clip thermal to keep it fresh and cool because the weather has been a little warm at the Jersey Shore.  So many prints to pick from.  The Cool Clip Thermal Pouch makes a great addition to any tote, bag or backpack when you need a little extra space or just need to keep items separated and easy to access. Great for snacks, sunscreen, medicine, make-up, valuables, cell phones, baby food, bug spray, first-aid supplies and many other items. Features a washable and wipeable thermal lining, exterior clip, zipper closure and front pocket. Have a recipe you want to share?  Send it to my email at HopeWs31@gmail.com.Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

Tasty Tuesday: Strawberry Muffins

Thank you Lisa Richards for this YUMMY recipe!

Moist and full of fresh strawberry flavor, these muffins make a delightful treat. They’re perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert, and the kids will love them!

Strawberries are on the Maybe list of foods to eat if you are on the Candida Diet. They are one of the lowest-sugar berries you can find, and a good way to introduce some fruit into your diet. Add in the coconut milk, coconut oil, and coconut flour, and you have a fiber-rich, low-sugar snack all the family will love.

You can make a large batch of these muffins and freeze them too. Take them on a picnic, or just keep them in the house for those between-meal hunger pangs. Just remember to make enough!

Prep Time:  15 mins     Cook Time:  30 mins     Total Time:  45 mins

Servings: 6 muffins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened, canned coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp. powdered stevia
• 2 Tbsp. coconut oil , melted
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup diced fresh strawberries
• 6 fresh strawberry slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 6 cups of a 12 cup muffin tin with paper baking cups or brush generously with oil, set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, sift coconut flour, baking soda and salt, whisk to combine. In another medium bowl, add unsweetened coconut milk, stevia, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla, whisk thoroughly. Pour liquid ingredients into bowl with dry ingredients, stir to combine for one minute as coconut flour absorbs liquids. Fold diced strawberries into muffin batter.
3. Spoon muffin batter into the prepared tin, smoothing tops, then press a strawberry slice on the top of each. Bake muffins until golden brown, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, serve.

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Tasty Tuesday: Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

I LOVE this Weight Watchers Recipe when I am craving something sweet without using ALL of my points.  Let’s make some before the HOT summer weather comes or you can make it and put it in the refrigerator.

Rich and delicious, and so easy to prepare. One square is all you need to satisfy a sweet tooth.  It is 3 PointsPlus Value for 1 cube.
Prep time: 10 min   Cook time: 5 min     Serves: 36

Ingredients

1 spray(s) cooking spray
1 2/3 cup(s) sugar
2/3 cup(s) fat free evaporated milk
2 Tbsp reduced-calorie margarine, or light butter
12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
14 large marshmallow(s)

Instructions:

• Coat an 8- X 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, evaporated milk and margarine (or butter); bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in chocolate and marshmallows; remove pan from heat and stir until smooth.
• Pour mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into thirty-six 1 1/3-inch squares and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.
  Notes
• Store fudge in refrigerator. Or freeze for a firmer consistency.

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