weight watchers recipes

[janetlr1974]

WW member since 2006, down 89 pounds. My favorite is one that our leader gave us. (she's really not supposed to but it helps to switch things up)

Cherry Cheesecake

1 large container plain yogurt
1 box vanilla instant pudding
1 tub fat free cool whip
1 can sugar free / lite cherry pie filling
1 box reduced fat graham crackers

lay a cofee filter in bottom of strainer and strain yogurt to remove any loose liquid. mix yogurt, pudding with spoon, then mixer and then add cool whip. Layer (long) not sure of size, glass dish with graham crackers, spread filling onto crackers, top with cherry pie filling

Entire dish is 24 points, so about 1 pt per serving and it makes a huge dish.

I also do reduced fat chocolate graham crackers with one tablespoon cool whip and freeze for a quick snack. 2pts

[gatherer]

For a really substantial snack try this:

1 cup cut up fruit
1/2 cup yogurt (FF plain for lowest points)
1/8 cup Bran Buds

For an extra point you can use LF yogurt instead.

I swear, when I've done this with thawed mixed berries, it was just like eating fruit pie. Better, b/c none of the guilt, and I knew I could have another one later in the day!

[staceytwinmom]

I am so glad you posted this as I would love more great WW recipies. Here are some of my favorite WW recipies. I have many WW cookbooks and they are fabulous. I also get the mag and it has wonderful recipies

Hearty Turkey Chili
1 tsp canola oil
1 large onion(s), chopped
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced OR a spoonful of chopped garlic
2 medium carrot(s), thinly sliced into rounds
1 pound lean ground turkey
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1 can diced tomatoes
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Heat a large pot coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add oil and onion; sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and carrots and cook until garlic is softened. Add ground turkey and brown meat, about 5 minutes. Stir to break up lumps.

Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, tomatoes and tomato sauce, broth and vinegar. Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

Add beans. Simmer, uncovered, until peppers are done, about 10 minutes; season to taste. Yields about 1 cup per serving.


Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Pie
Points per serving 3

3 muffin(s) Weight Watchers Double Chocolate Muffin
3 tbsp water, cold
1/8 oz unflavored gelatin, about 1 1/2 teaspoons
6 oz Weight Watchers Amaretto Cheesecake Yogurt
1 1/2 cup(s) lite whipped topping
1 cup(s) strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions

To make the "pie crust," slice each chocolate muffin into thirds. Line a 9-inch pie plate with muffin slices by pressing down gently and evenly until entire bottom of pie plate is completely covered with muffin slices.


Chicken Fried Rice
points per serving- 3

4 large egg white(s)
1/2 cup(s) scallion(s), chopped, green and white parts
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
12 oz uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup(s) carrot(s), diced
1/2 cup(s) frozen green peas, thawed
2 cup(s) cooked brown rice, regular or instant, kept hot
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions
· Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium-high heat. Add egg whites and cook, until scrambled, stirring frequently, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.
· Offheat, recoat skillet with cooking spray and place back over medium-high heat. Add scallions and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add chicken and carrots; sauté until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
· Stir in reserved cooked egg whites, cooked brown rice, peas and soy sauce; cook until heated through, stirring once or twice, about 1 minute. Yields about 1 cup per serving.

[staceytwinmom]

Opps.... cut off the recipe...

Chocolate Amaretto Cheesecake Pie

POINTS per serving 3


3 muffin(s) Weight Watchers Double Chocolate Muffin
3 tbsp water, cold
1/8 oz unflavored gelatin, about 1 1/2 teaspoons
6 oz Weight Watchers Amaretto Cheesecake Yogurt
1 1/2 cup(s) lite whipped topping
1 cup(s) strawberries, hulled and sliced
Instructions

To make the "pie crust," slice each chocolate muffin into thirds. Line a 9-inch pie plate with muffin slices by pressing down gently and evenly until entire bottom of pie plate is completely covered with muffin slices.


Put water in a small microwavable bowl. Sprinkle gelatin on top and let it sit until a sponge is formed, about 2 minutes. Heat in microwave on medium-high power until gelatin melts, about 20 seconds. Stir to ensure gelatin is completely dissolved. If not, continue to microwave 5 seconds at a time until dissolved.


Add yogurt to a medium bowl. Stir in gelatin, then gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon mixture onto chocolate-muffin crust and spread evenly across crust to form pie topping. Arrange strawberries in a single layer across pie topping. Refrigerate uncovered for 1 hour before slicing and serving. Yields 1 slice per serving.

For a more decadent treat, combine 2 Weight Watchers Pecan Crowns and 1 tablespoon of fat-free milk in a double-boiler over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until melted. Drizzle dessert sauce over strawberries before refrigerating (could affect POINTS values).

[staceytwinmom]

Here is another one I like....

Tuscan Turkey Slow Cooker Pasta

1 pound(s) boneless, skinless turkey breast(s), cut into 1-inch pieces OR 1.5 lbs of ground turkey (I use ground turket cause it is easier for me)… just separate it as it goes in.
16 oz canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz canned tomato sauce
29 oz canned stewed tomatoes, Italian-style
4 oz mushroom(s), canned, drained and sliced
1 medium green pepper(s), chopped
1 small onion(s), chopped
2 medium stalk(s) celery, chopped
3 medium garlic clove(s), chopped
1 cup(s) water
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
6 oz uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti, broken in half



Place all ingredients, except spaghetti, in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.


Turn setting to high heat, stir in spaghetti and cover. Stir again after 10 minutes, cover and cook until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes more. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

[staceytwinmom]

Here is one I got off a community board and my husband loves it

Taco Casserole
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
3 Cups Bow Tie Pasta
1 14 oz can diced tomato
1 16 oz jar salsa
1 Envelope of Taco Seasoning
2 Cups Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 oz Doritos or comparable chip

1. Brown Meat in a skillet with onions

2. While meat is brown cook pasta per directions on box - drain when cooked

3. Drain meat and mix in tomato, salsa, seasoning, and cheese

4. Stir meat mixture in with pasta

5. Pour into a large greased baking dish

6. Cover and bake at 350 for 20 minutes

7. Crush chips and spinkle on top of casserole

8. Bake an additional 5 - 10 minutes uncovered