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Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen small broccoli florets 1 cup fat free half-and-half 4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese, cubed 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, finely crushed 1 teaspoon thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese Directions: Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well. Meanwhile, bring half-and-half to simmer in small saucepan…

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey12 ounce jar salsa, no-sugar added4 whole grain tortillas, cut into 2″ strips (tortilla recipe)1 cup low-fat cottage cheese1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese1 1/2 teaspoons cumin1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper1/4 cup fresh cilantro, plus more for garnishing1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, reduced-fat Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium skillet, brown turkey until it loses its pink color. Drain off any fat and combine with salsa. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, mozzarella,…

INGREDIENTS 3 large bananas, mashed1⁄2 cup white sugar1 egg, beaten1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 cup flour (you can use whole wheat for a change if you like)1⁄2 cup rolled oats (instant is fine)1⁄3 cup applesauce1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄2 cup chocolate chips Directions 1 Add sugar to mashed bananas and mix.2 Add beaten egg and mix.3 In a separate bowl mix all dry ingredients.4 Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and mix well.5 Mix in applesauce.6 Add chocolate chips and Stir.7 Spoon into medium size muffin tin (I use…

Ingredients 3 chicken breasts 1 can (12 oz) diet cola 1 cup ketchup Directions Put chicken in a non-stick skillet. Pour ketchup and diet cola (any kind) over the top. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat cook for 45 minutes. Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce becomes thick and adheres to the chicken. Be sure to watch it during this last step. Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe: 3 Serving Size: 1 serving (breast) Amount Per Serving Calories193.8 Total Fat1.9 g Saturated Fat0.5 g…

Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup dried plum puree ( see note) 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 egg whites 1/4 cup brewed espresso or 1/4 cup strong coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the…

Ingredients 2 cup cooked macaroni 2 cup boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped 2 cup cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 2 cup skim milk 8 oz low-fat cheddar cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large casserole, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Bake, covered, 35-45 minutes. Remove cover; bake 10-15 minutes longer. Serve immediately. Nutritional Information Serving Size: 1 (153 g) | Servings Per Recipe: 8 | SmartPoints: 4 Amount Per Serving Calories 153 Fat 4g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 7mg Sodium 423mg Total Carbohydrate 16g DietaryFiber 1g Sugars 1g Protein…

20 per Serving Ingredients Low Fat Graham Crackers8 oz. fat free cream cheese (softened)1 cup cold skim milk2 Tblsp. lemon juice1 small box instant vanilla pudding (sugar free)8 oz. fat free Cool Whip1 can lite cherry pie filling (or any flavor) Directions Line the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan with whole graham crackers. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice to the cream cheese and beat until smooth. Stir in pudding mix, then fold in Cool Whip. Spread 1/2 of cream cheese mixture over…

Minutes to Prepare: 2 Minutes to Cook: 1 Number of Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 TBSP whole wheat flour1 TBSP sugar (do not substitute)1 TBSP unsweetened cocoaa pinch of baking sodaa pinch of salt1 TBSP of low fat vanilla yogurt, add more if needed to blend the mixture Directions Mix all ingredients until combined in a mug. Pop it in the microwave for just over a minute. Enjoy Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe: 1Serving Size: 1 serving Calories94.5 Total Fat1.1 g Saturated Fat0.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g Cholesterol0.9 mg Sodium224.6…

4 SP blue, green & purple/3PP per serving Ingredients 1 egg ⅓ cup brown sugar 3 medium ripe banana’s, mashed (about 1.5 cups) ⅓ cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup flour ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ cup mini chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 350F, spray a regular size loaf pan with some cooking spray. In a bowl whisk your egg and brown sugar together. Mix in your mashed banana, apple sauce and vanilla. Stir in your flour, cocoa powder and baking…

Ingredients 1 pound raw lean ground turkey 1/2 cup crumbled fat-free feta cheese 1/4 cup egg whites, approximately from 2 egg whites 4 cups chopped spinach leaves 1/4 cup finely hashed onion 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins 1 – Already sprayed with nonstick spray, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook about 4 minutes and stir until tender.2 – Stir in spinach with onion and…