Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Thanksgiving Edition

I somehow missed last week so we are going to do Thanksgiving this week. Thanks to all who continue to participate! Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! Next week is Soups Edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Green Bean Casserole). Here's my recipe that I will be making this Thanksgiving!

Green Bean Casserole (It's more like a stuffing)
1 can French style green beans
1 box Stove Top Stuffing(don't add anything to it)
1 can 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken Soup
Mix all ingredients and place in an 8 X 8 pan Cook in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
9 Weight Watcher points for the whole pan.

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is any recipe goes. Next week is Thanksgiving Edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Pumpkin Smoothie). Here's my recipe!

Pumpkin Smoothie

1/2 cup canned pumpkin

3/4 cup skim milk

1/2 tsp cinnamon

dash nutmeg

1 TBS Splenda

2 tsp brown sugar

6 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Yield: 1 serving= 105 Calories; 1g Fat (4.2% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 100mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

Recipe from Aunt Purple's Cooking.

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Breakfast Edition

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is Breakfast Edition. Next week is any recipe goes. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Cinnamon French Toast). Here's my recipe!
Cinnamon French Toast

1 cup Egg Beaters

1/3 cup fat free milk

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

non-stick spray

10 slices of bread ( I used the Sarah Lee 35 calorie bread)

Whisk together Egg Beaters, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla is shallow medium bowl; set aside. Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium. Dip bread in egg beaters mixture, coat both sides. Put in skillet and cook on both sides until golden brown.

Serving size is 2 slices
I served mine with sugar free syrup and a banana

Calories 191 Fat 2 Fiber 6

Watchin' What We Eat Halloween Edition

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is the Halloween Edition. Next week is any recipe goes. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about!

I really hope people have not totally quit on me because I love getting to see new recipes and I love Halloween and would love to see what you all come up with on lightened treats for Halloween. Here is a great article about surviving Halloween too!

To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (recipe name here).

First, here is a list of a lot of Halloween candy and the nutritional facts and Weight Watchers Points, this might help you decide what you want to eat on Halloween if you really want to eat something on Halloween.

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Rolo chocolate candies

Mini pretzels

Halloween M&Ms

Preheat your oven to 350 . Upwrap your Rolos and set aside. Place pretzels on baking sheet. Top with a Rolo. Bake in oven for 3-5 minutes, until the chocolate just begins to melt. The Rolo should be soft but not completely melted. Remove from oven, place on cooling rack and immediately squish the chocolate with a Halloween colored M&M if you want. Watch the caramel oooze out.

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday!

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is any recipe goes. Next week is lightened meals that freeze well edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Fat Free Rice Krispy Treats). Here's my recipe!

This is a little different recipe than I was using for Fat Free Rice Krispy Treats. These do not taste soggy like the other ones. I found these on line so I am giving you the link. They are quite yummy. You might want to check out CVS they have there campfire marshmallows on clearance!

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Cookies Edition

I have been swamped! I can't explain it to you all. I feel like I can't get everything done I am suppose to and here I forgot to post Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! I made a list and try to prioritize all of the important things but I still can't fit everything in and I feel so overwhelmed! I thought that with the twins going to school for 3 hours a day that I would get so much done but it just has not worked out like that! :( I gained 5 pounds two weeks ago and I stayed on plan and I think that has frustrated me too! I lost 4.4 at last night's meeting. Anyways here is WWWEW Cookie Edition, share your cookie recipes! Come share your lightened cookie recipes!

Mini Chocolate-Chip Cookies
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 tsp canola oil
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp table salt
1 large egg white(s)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, about 1/2 cup
1.Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2.In a medium bowl, cream butter, oil and brown sugar together. Add vanilla, salt and egg white, and mix together thoroughly.
3.Mix together flour and baking soda. Add chocolate chips and stir to distribute evenly.
4.Drop rounded half-teaspoons of dough onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake cookies for 4 to 6 minutes, then cool on a wire rack. Yields 2 cookies per serving.
Makes 24 cookies
Serving Size-2 cookies at 1 Weight Watchers POINTS®-1
RR: I like to do activities with the kids during the day and here is one recipe I have had for awhile that I have been wanting to try. The kids loved making these. They are really easy to make and taste GREAT! I have not had a homemade chocolate chip cookie in 6 months and it was so good. Each cookie is about 3 bites. Totally worth the points or should I say POINT lol!

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is any recipe goes. Next week is lightened cookies edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Cheesy Vegetable Soup). Here's my recipe!
Cheesy Vegetable Soup
Makes 10 servings

2 lb of frozen veggies - your choice--California Medley is good

3 cans Fat-Free Chicken Broth

10 oz. Light Velveeta

Dump all ingredients except cheese in the pot and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 4-5 minutes. Add 10 oz of Light Velveeta in small pieces (to melt faster). When it's melted in, you're ready to eat.

SERVING SIZE: 1 cup
POINTS: 1

Note: Some people like one serving over a baked potato.

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Crockpot Edition

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is Crockpot Edition. Next week is any recipe goes. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti). Here's my recipe!
Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
Serves 12 ( one cup each)
16 oz. dry spaghetti, cooked
1 lb. Velveeta Light (2%)Cheese
12.5 oz can chicken breast, drained & flaked
1 can 98% FF cream of mushroom soup
1 can 98% FF cream of chicken soup
10 oz. can diced tomatoes & green chilies (Rotel)
4 oz can mushroom stems & pieces, drained
1/2 cup water
1 small onion, diced
1 med. green pepper, diced
salt & pepper to taste
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and stir to mix well. Cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. Stir again just before serving.
Nutrition Info:286 Cal., 5.7 g Fat, 2.7 g Fiber
Recipe From: halfmysize

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday!

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is anything goes week. Next week is Crockpot Edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Apple Streusel Cupcakes). Here's my recipe! Recently I got a LOT of apples given to me and here is one thing that I made with them. I have LOTS in my freezer. Funny thing I forgot the oil. It tasted GREAT without it!
Apple Streusel Cupcakes (from Weight Watchers Winner's Circle Cookbook page186)
1 box spice cake mix
1 cup water
¼ cup applesauce, unsweetened
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 Granny Smith Apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 18 muffin pan cups with nonstick spray. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cake, water, applesauce, egg whites, and oil in a large bowl just until blended. Fold the apple into the batter. Spoon batter into cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Sprinkle each cupcake with 1 tsp. brown sugar. Bake until topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in a cupcake comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the pans on a rack 5 minutes; remove from the pans and cool completely on the rack.
Note: Use foil or paper liners instead of spraying the muffin cups with nonstick spray. You won’t have to cool the cupcakes in the pan before removing them and cleanup is a bit easier. Store the cooled cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Or wrap and freeze the cupcakes for up to three months.
NI: 161 calories, 5 g fat, 0 g fiber (4 Weight Watchers Point per serving)
Variation: use chopped fresh peaches or drained canned crushed pineapple instead of apples.

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Salads Edition

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is salads edition. Next week is any recipe goes. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Caramel apple Salad).

Here's my recipe:

CARAMEL APPLE SALAD

(20 oz) can crushed pineapple, in juice

4 medium apples, chopped

1 box (1 oz) sf instant butterscotch pudding

1 (8 oz) container Fat Free Cool Whip

Puree pineapple in the blender. Mix pineapple and pudding mix together. Fold in Cool Whip. Fold in Apples. Place in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight to chill.

Serves 8 (1 cup each)

NI: 139 calories, 0 ft, 2 fiber

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is any recipe goes. Next week is salads edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Junior Mint Brownies).

Here's my recipe. I thought they were super yummy!

Junior Mint Brownies
Recipe By: Cooking Light
Servings: 16
Cooking spray
1/4 cup butter
3 ounces Junior Mints -- about 32
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 large egg
1 large egg white
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Combine butter and mints in a 2-cup glass measure; microwave at high 30 seconds or until soft. Stir until smooth, and set aside. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife. Combine flour, soda, and salt in a bowl. Combine sugar, cocoa, egg, and egg white in a large bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended. Add mint mixture; beat well. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed just until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool completely on a wire rack.
Note: Two large (1.5-ounce) mints or 6 miniature chocolate-covered peppermint patties (such as York) may be substituted for 32 Junior Mints.
Per Serving: 120 Calories; 4g Fat; 2g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 19mg Cholesterol; 75mg Sodium.

WWWEW Lightened Desserts

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday! This week is lightened desserts edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. Next week is anything goes. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about! To enter your recipe, just sign your name onto the Mr. Linky provided at the bottom and put your recipe title in parentheses, like this Lorie (Chips Ahoy Dessert).

Here is my recipe! It has been my favorite dessert since starting Weight Watchers! The funny thing is I have made it many times and never taken a picture. It gets gone that FAST!

Chips Ahoy Dessert
1/2 cup fat free milk
18 reduced fat Chips Ahoy Cookies
2 cups fat free milk
1 8 oz. fat free Cool Whip
1 small box chocolate fat free, sugar free pudding mix
Pour 1/2 cup of the milk in a shallow bowl. Dip 9 cookies in the milk very briefly and line 8 X 8 dish with them. Take 1/2 the Cool Whip and spread over cookies. Mix the chocolate pudding with 2 cups milk. Layer over top of Cool Whip. Dip next 9 cookies in the milk and lay on top of pudding. Top with remaining Cool Whip. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Makes 9 servings, 2 WW points each.

Jen recommends drizzling a small amount of Sugar Free Carmel Sauce over the top. She says it does not add any points.

Variations:

Lemon-Use Sugar Free Fat Free Lemon Pudding and Reduced Fat Pecan Sandies. This will be a higher point value.

Banana- Use Sugar Free Fat Free Banana or Vanilla Pudding and an extra layer of sliced bananas and Reduced Fat Vanilla Wafers

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday

Whatchin' What We Eat Wednesday Beverages Edition

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Week #5. This week is beverages edition. Remember to link to your blog by signing Mr. Linky and putting your recipe name in parentheses like this, Lorie (Summer Breezes Smoothie). Come back next week for the any recipe goes. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about!

Now onto my recipe. I made these before Weight Watchers and found the recipe again when going through some old papers and knew I had to make some more. It is very refreshing!

Summer Breezes Smoothie
1 cup yogurt, plain low fat
6 medium strawberries, with stems removed
1 cup pineapple, crushed, canned in juice
1 medium banana
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 ice cubes
2 packets Splenda, optional
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth and ice is crushed. Serve immediately.
Makes 3 servings (1 cup each)
About 1 Weight watchers Point per serving or 4 points for the entire recipe.

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday #5

Welcome to Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Week #5. This week is any recipe goes week. Remember to link to your blog by signing Mr. Linky and putting your recipe name in parentheses like this, Lorie (Overnight Stuffed French Toast) Come back next week for the Beverages Edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about!
Now onto my recipe. I made this special breakfast for my family last weekend. It was super yummy! I hope you enjoy.


Overnight Stuffed French Toast
1 (16 oz.) Loaf of French Bread, cut into 20 slices
1 (8 oz.) Package Fat Free Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4" thick slices
3 Cups Egg Substitute
2 Cups Skim Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/3 Cup Sugar Free Maple Syrup
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Spray a 9X13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Layer 10 slices of bread in the bottom of the baking dish (You may need to cut some to fit). Top the bread evenly with cream cheese slices, then place the remaining bread slices on top. In a large bowl, wish together the egg substitute, milk, vanilla, syrup and cinnamon. Pour over the bread to evenly coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 350 degrees. Bake for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and the French toast is set in the center. If the top gets too brown, lay a sheet of foil over the baking dish. Cut into 9 pieces. Serve with sugar free syrup for additional points.
Serves: 9
Per Serving: 224 Calories 2g Fat 2g Dietary Fiber

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Picnic Edition

Week #4 of Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday is picnic recipes, I am excited to see your recipes. Remember to link to your blog by signing Mr. Linky and putting your recipe name in parentheses like this, Lorie (KFC Cole Slaw Clone). Come back next week for any recipe goes edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead. If you can't find a theme related recipe just post something don't feel bad. Sharing is what this meme is all about!
Now onto my recipe. This taste a lot like the KFC Cole Slaw!

KFC Cole Slaw Clone

8 cup cabbage, all varieties

1/4 cup carrot(s), finely chopped

2 Tbsp onion(s), finely chopped (minced)

1/3 cup McNeil Nutritionals SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener

1/2 tsp table salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup fat-free skim milk

1/4 cup Kraft Miracle Whip Non-Fat Salad Dressing

1 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar

1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, canned or bottled (If you use an actual lemon, don't use as much, it will taste very sour.)

Use Dole Cole Slaw mix or just a regular head of cabbage, and add 2 Tbsp onion and 1/4 cup chopped carrots. I use a hand chopper to chop the slaw mix a little finer. Mix remaining ingredients together to make a dressing and pour over slaw mix. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serves 8 at 1 Weight Watchers point per serving

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday #3

Week #3 of Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday is any recipe goes, so I am excited to see your recipes. Remember to link to your blog by signing Mr. Linky and putting your recipe name in parentheses like this, Lorie (Chocolate Eclair Dessert). Come back next week for picnic edition. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead.

Now onto my recipe. This is one of my favorite desserts since being on Weight Watchers. Hope you enjoy!

Chocolate Eclair Dessert

24 Lowfat graham crackers (about 1 box) or FF saltine crackers

2 boxes (small) SF instant vanilla pudding

4 1/2 cups skim milk divided

12-ounce FF Cool Whip (thawed) divided

1 box (small) SF instant chocolate pudding

Place a single layer of crackers in bottom of 13x9 pan. Mix vanilla puddings and 3 cups of milk well; let sit 2 minutes. Gently fold in approx 3/4th of the Cool Whip. Pour half on crackers. Top with another layer of crackers. Pour remaining pudding mixture over crackers. Make a third layer of crackers. Mix the small instant chocolate pudding with 1 1/2 cups skim milk. Let sit 2 minutes. Fold in remaining cool whip. Spread over crackers. Must sit 6 hours or overnight in refrigerator to soften crackers.

Makes 12 servings at 3 Weight Watchers Points each (note: I figured this using low fat graham crackers). The servings are also a nice size.

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Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Fruits Edition

Today Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday is all about fruit! I picked fruit for our first theme because there is so much fruit in our WWWEW banner. Next week you can pick any recipe you want. Here you can find the upcoming themes so you can plan ahead.

Just go post your fruit themed recipe on your blog and come back here and click on Mr. Linky to link up. When you put your link in, please put the recipe name in parentheses like this Lorie (Apple Pie Enchiladas). That's it I can't wait to see all of your fruit recipes! And come back next week to share a recipe of your choice!

I would also like to thank Jen for making the code for me that you find on my sidebar. If you use that code, it will take people directly back to my site. Thanks again Jen!

Now onto my recipe. I found this recipe and was so excited! It is so good, even if you think cheese on a dessert does not sound good, believe me it is good. I find the Laughing Cow Cheese wedges in the deli section at Walmart.

Apple Pie Enchilada
1 medium sized apple - cored, peeled, and chopped
1 Light Laughing Cow Wedge (Swiss flavor)
1 Tortilla, whole wheat or other 1 point tortilla
Cinnamon
Splenda **optional**
Put peeled, cored, and chopped apple in a bowl and toss with Cinnamon and Splenda (if desired). Microwave for 3 minutes, or until soft. While your apple is cooking, spread your Laughing Cow cheese wedge on your tortilla. Spoon the cooked apple pieces into your tortilla. You can either just let it sit for about a minute to “melt” the cheese, or you can microwave for another 30 seconds. (I microwaved mine and I think it made the tortilla better) Fold over. Eat and enjoy!

**Note: You can also top it with 2 Tbsp Fat Free Cool Whip!

(Points will depending on the size of apple and kind of bread product you use- mine was 3 points)

Watchin' What We Eat Fruits Edition Tomorrow!

Don't forget that tomorrow is Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Fruits Edition. I hope to see you then and lots of great healthier recipes.

Just in case you missed my post about WWWEW Themes, here's the list. We only have themes every other week. All of the other weeks, you select any recipe you want. Hope this list helps you plan for the rest of the year.
Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Theme Schedule
June 25- Fruits Edition
July 9- Picnic Edition
July 23- Beverages Edition
August 6- Lightened Desserts Edition
August 20- Salads Edition
September 3- Crockpot Edition
September 17 -Lightened Cookies Edition
October 1- Meals that Freeze Well Edition
October 15-Halloween Edition
October 29- Breakfast Edition
November 12-Thanksgiving Edition
November 26- Soups Edition
December 10- Holiday Baking Edition
December 24- New Year's (Appetizers) Edition

WWWEW Themes

Thanks to everyone for participating yesterday. I was really happy at the amount of people who posted some really great healthy recipes! Some of you have asked me to give you a list of the dates and themes we will be doing so here is the list for the rest of the year. I know we are all busy and I hope this helps you prepare better. Remember, we only do themes every other week. I like you all to be able to share recipes you want to choose too. Hope this helps and I also hope to see you next Wednesday for the fruit edition.

Watchin' What We Eat Wednesday Theme Schedule
June 25- Fruits Edition
July 9- Picnic Edition
July 23- Beverages Edition
August 6- Lightened Desserts Edition
August 20- Salads Edition
September 3- Crockpot Edition
September 17 -Lightened Cookies Edition
October 1- Meals that Freeze Well Edition
October 15-Halloween Edition
October 29- Breakfast Edition
November 12-Thanksgiving Edition
November 26- Soups Edition
December 10- Holiday Baking Edition
December 24- New Year's (Appetizers) Edition