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Baked Lemon Donuts

These disappeared quickly in our home! They were so light & fluffy! Recipe makes 18 donuts1 donut = 3 smart points Ingredients : 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/4 cup egg beaters or better’n eggs3/4 cup plain non fat greek yogurt1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce1/3 cup milk (I used unsweetened plain almond milk)Zest of 1 lemon Glaze:Lemon juicePowdered sugar In a medium bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Set aside. In a large bowl whisk together…

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Skinny Chimichangas

Ingredients: 1⁄2 lb ground turkey breast 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp dried oregano 1⁄2 tsp ground cumin 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2 tbsp mild green chili pepper, chopped 1⁄3 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded 4 (8 inch each) fat-free flour tortillas Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray; set aside. Spray a medium nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; set over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano,…

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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

Ingredients 1 cup butter ½ cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups rolled oats ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup dark chocolate chips ¾ cup chunky peanut butter Directions Line a 8-inch-by-8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Heat over low-heat, until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved. Add the oats, cinnamon and kosher salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Pour half…

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Chicken Breast Sauté Puttanesca-Style – 3 Smartpoints

Ingredients 2spray(s)cooking spray1 1⁄4pound(s)uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)1⁄2tsptable salt1⁄2tspblack pepper, freshly ground2tspunsalted butter3clove(s)garlic clove(s), minced1⁄2tspred pepper flakes10mediumolive(s), black, sliced1Tbspcapers, rinsed and drained, chopped14ozcanned diced tomatoes Instructions 1 Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper.2 Slip the chicken into the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking just until the chicken is cooked through, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of one chicken breast registers 165°F, about 3 minutes more.…

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Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon Kosher or sea salt 3/4 cup salsa, no sugar added 1 cup grated cheddar cheese, reduced-fat 3 bell peppers Instructions Remove seeds, core, and membrane from bell peppers then slice each one into 6 vertical pieces where they dip down. Set sliced bell peppers aside. Cook ground turkey over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks. Cook until the turkey loses it’s pink color and is cooked through. Drain off any fat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine cooked turkey with spices and salsa. Evenly distribute mixture into…

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Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole

Ingredients 2 whole eggs 2 egg whites 1 1/2 cups 1% milk 2 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 9 whole grain bread slices Filling 3 cups apple pieces finely diced, uncooked, Honey Crisp or Gala are both great in this recipe 3 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/3 cup raw pecans diced 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Instructions Add the first 6 ingredients to a medium mixing bowl, whisk to combine. Lightly spray the inside of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add all the filling ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir to coat apple pieces, set aside. Cut bread slices into triangles (that’s in half, just…

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Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats

Ingredients 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey, (maple syrup for a vegan option) 1 banana, sliced 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter Instructions Combine the oats, milk, chila seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. Mix well. Pour a small amount into 2 glass jars or other serving containers. Layer the banana and peanut butter and pour the remaining oat mixture over top. Cover, seal, and let sit overnight. Serve chilled. SmartPoints: 7

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Baked Rigatoni with Beef – 7 SmartPoints

15 minprep time 35 mintotal time 6ingredients 8 servings Ingredients 2 1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat rigatoni pasta (about 7 oz)1 lb ground beef sirloin1 jar (26 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6 oz)1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheeseSmall fresh basil leaves, if desired Directions: 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 11×7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.3 In baking…

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Mom’s Apple Crisp

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus 2 Tbsp 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (not instant) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch salt 3 tablespoons light stick butter, diced 1 teaspoon water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 pinch ground cloves 3 lbs jonathan apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F Spray a shallow 1-1/2 quart baking dish with nonstick spray. 2. To make the topping, combine the 1/2 cup flour,…

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Ingredients: ½ cup raisins 2 cups white whole wheat flour (you can use white or regular wheat, this is just my preference) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons orange juice ¾ cup reduced calorie “light” breakfast syrup ½ cup skim milk 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon orange extract 2 cups grated carrots (I just washed and peeled a bunch of carrots and threw them in my food…

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