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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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Creamy Chicken Penne

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…

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Mexican Style Lasagna

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,…

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Low-Fat Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

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…

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3-Ingredient & Easy Cola Chicken

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…

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Best Ever Fudge Brownie Recipe

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…

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Weight Watchers Chicken and Cheese Casserole

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…

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