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Baked Burrito Casserole

One serving is six points and every point is well worth it! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb Lean Ground Beef1 package Taco Seasoning Mix10 ounce can Fat Free Refried Beans1 cup Reduced Fat Bisquick1/4 cup Water1 cup Shredded, 2% Mexican Cheese (I used WW Brand) DIRECTIONS: 1 cup Shredded, Reduced Fat Mozzarella CheeseBrown ground beef and drain, add taco seasoning and let simmer. Mix Bisquick, water and refried beans in a small bowl. Place been mixture into a greased 9×13 pan. Sprinkle taco meat on top, then add both cheeses. Bake for 30…

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Blueberry Yogurt Protein Bites

Yield : Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Ingredients : 1 cup plain yogurt 2 T honey 1 cup fresh blueberries ½ cup slivered almonds Preparation : Mix honey and yogurt. Stir in blueberries and almonds. Place them in a tray to freeze. Freeze 2 hours for solid results. 18-25 frozen protein bites. Nutritional Info : Smartpoints 2

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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Ingredients 4 lg. chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (approx. 3.5 lbs.) 6 Tbsp. Flour 2/3 c. Smuckers Sugar Free Orange Marmalade 2/3 c. Jack Daniel’s BBQ Sauce 4 Tbsp. Kikkoman Light Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp. Ginger, fresh grated (or jarred) Directions Put chicken and flour into a bag and toss together. Place the chicken in the crockpot. Add the rest of the ingredients, cover and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours, or on high for 3 – 4 hours. Yields 8 servings. Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 8 Amount…

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BUFFALO CHICKEN BAKED ZITI

INGREDIENTS 5 cups of penne noodles  2 tablespoons of light butter 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour 2 cups of low-fat milk 6 oz of fat-free cream cheese, room temperature  1/4 cup Franks Original Buffalo Wing Sauce 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning (dry)  4 oz of Rotisserie Chicken chives for garnish 1/2 cup of low-fat Colby jack cheese INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain and return to pot. Make the sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk to combine. Cook 1 minute. Next, add milk and whisk until combined and…

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Chicken Lombardy

A lightened up version of the yummy Chicken Lombardy. INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoon LouAnn’s Coconut Oil, divided1 C sliced mushrooms1 6 oz. Chicken Breast, sliced in half horizontally1/4 C water1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning1 Tablespoon Mozzarella Cheese1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese TIPS You could lighten this more using lower fat cheeses and olive oil spray in place of the coconut oil. DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 F. Wash and slice mushrooms. In saute pan, heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil until hot; add mushrooms. Saute until fully cooked. Pour into small bowl;…

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CROCK POT HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN

Ingredients 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 4 garlic cloves, minced ⅓ cup honey ½ cup low sodium ketchup ½ cup low sodium soy sauce ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons fresh parsley ½ tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Instructions Arrange chicken thighs on the bottom of your slow cooker; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, oregano and parsley; whisk until thoroughly combined. Pour the sauce over the chicken thighs. Close with a lid and cook for 4 to 5 hours on LOW, or…

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Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

These oven baked zucchini chips are low in fat and calories, and they’re best described with one, simple word: yummy. Ingredients 1 large zucchini,  cut into 1/8″ – 1/4″ slices 1/3 cup whole grain breadcrumbs, optional Panko 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, reduced-fat 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Kosher or sea salt to taste 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons low-fat milk Instructions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine in a small mixing bowl, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Dip zucchini slices into milk and dredge into bread crumbs to coat both sides. Note: It may be necessary to…

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Skinny Chicken Broccoli Casserole

This healthy casserole is filled with chicken, broccoli and mushrooms in a creamy & light sauce. Your family will love it!Serves: 6 INGREDIENTS . 3 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cooked and diced. 2 packages (10 ounce) frozen broccoli cuts, cooked and drained. 2 cans (10-3/4 ounce) 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup. ¾ cup non-fat evaporated milk. 1 teaspoon lemon juice. 1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese. ½ cup Italian-flavored dry bread crumbs. 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese. Cooking spray INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.2. In a large bowl, toss…

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Potato Soup – Smartpoints 3!!!

Ingredients 1 Package frozen Potatoes O’Brien1 Package McCormick Country Gravy Mix2/3 cup Instant Potatoes8 Chicken Bullion Cubes9 Cups of Water DIRECTIONS 1. Brown potatoes in frying pan. While browning potatoes, take 7 cups of water and 8 bullion cubes and place in a pot. Boil water and bullion cubes. Make gravy according to package. After gravy is done and water is boiling whisk in instant potatoes. After potatoes are brown, pour them into the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.Yield: 10 servingsServing Size: 1 cup Smartpoints : 3

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Weight Loss Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup

This Weight Loss Creamy Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup recipe is perfect for those days when you want something light, yet still satiating. Cauliflower and broccoli are awesome veggies that you can eat without guilt, because they contain lots of fiber that fills you up without adding extra calories. The almond milk in this recipe gives a creamy texture and also cuts down on calories that would have been taken up by heavy cream or whole milk. A serving of this creamy, hearty soup contains only 124 calories and 5 grams…

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