Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Provencal Beef Slow Cooker Stew

[2 SP per Serving] We added pureed beans to this dish. The result? A robust, hearty stew with a wonderfully thick texture.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Skinny Broccoli & Cheddar Turkey Quiche

[0 SP per Slice (⅛ of pie)] This quiche is super simple to whip up, and it’s perfect for quick breakfasts or dinners. Even better, all of the protein will keep you full for hours! It tastes wonderful both warm and cold, and it’ll keep for at least a week if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Single Serve Apple Crisp

[4 SP per serving] This warm, delicious and delectable desert will hit the spot on those cold nights, or mornings! Healthy enough to eat for breakfast!

Friday, February 24, 2017

Skinny Slow Cooker Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies

[3 SP per Serving] These brownies are a chocoholic's dream come true! Rich, fudgy, decadent, extremely chocolatey… It'll take all of your willpower not to eat the whole batch! If you happen to have leftovers, they’ll stay fresh for at least 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Kutya

[5 SP per Serving] This is a Ukrainian dish traditionally served on Christmas-Eve. But I love this dish so much, I often will make it at any time through the year. It makes a fantastic breakfast. This recipe is a slightly healthier take on my Baba's recipe (which included extra white sugar).

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Fudgy Brownie Batter Protein Bars

[2 SP per Bar] These healthy, protein-packed snack bars taste like fudgy brownies! They’re great for mid-morning and afternoon snacks or curbing any chocolate cravings. The bars will stay fresh for at least 5 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Spinach and Turkey Lasagna

[5 SP per Serving] This healthy lasagna is made from turkey and is delicious. The gooeyness of the cheese, and the loaded spinach, can't say enough good about this one!

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Cinnamon Apple Cake

[5 SP per serving] This tender cake is full of cozy spices, and the beautiful sliced apples adorning the top give it a sophisticated look. But don’t be fooled—it’s still really easy to make! Leftovers will stay fresh for at least 3 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Skinny Baked Chicken Parmesan

[2 SP per Serving] Chicken Parmesan is one of my favourite dishes ever. The richness of the tomato sauce, the crispiness of the breading and the gooey cheesiness of the mozzarella just melts together into an incredible dish... with far too many point spent. This is a re-imagined version. Only 6 points each.

Slow Cooker Easy Beef Stew

[6 SP per Serving] When you don’t have time to cook dinner, try this slow cooker easy beef stew recipe. All you have to do is chop a few veggies (you can do this the night before), and dump everything into the slow cooker. Cook for 6-8 hours and a delicious dinner will be on your table when you get home from work. Only 6 SP per 2 Cup serving.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Bacon and Potato Egg White Breakfast Cups

[1 SP per Cup] These tasty little cups are an enhancement of the ones already posted on this blog. Adding home fries and BACON make these little bundles of goodness a little more rounded on the food pyramid.

Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Spiced Butternut Squash

[3 SP per bowl] A healthy Mexican-inspired breakfast bowl. For convenience you can make the butternut and pico de gallo ahead of time, then in the morning just heat up the squash, fry a quick egg and slice up the avocado.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Chicken Caesar Bubble Up Casserole

[6 SP per Serving] The term bubble up is given to these bakes when we use biscuit dough in them and they bake up into the dish, end result is a delicious meal the whole family will enjoy. This chicken caesar bubble up is no joke guys.

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Zucchini Tots

[1 SP for 8 tots] Here is another alternative to tatter tots. These Zucchini tots taste fantastic and for 2 SP for 8, they are awesomely healthy.

Broccoli Cheddar Tots

[5 SP for 8 tots] What is better than tatter tots? Nothing.... but these come close. These cheesy, crunchy, little balls of goodness bring a smile to everyone's face.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

[9 SP per serving] If you are craving comfort food, look no further than this slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe. It is only 9 SmartPoints per serving, and is so filling. It’s also incredibly easy to make, but tastes like it took you a lot of time in the kitchen. Wow those guests!

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

[1 SP per cookie] These yummy soft chocolatey cookies, and they are only 1 smart point each. They will freeze well too, you can even cut them up and use them on your yogourt for a sweet little topping.

Friday, February 3, 2017

Spicy Ranch Zucchini Fries

[4 SP per 5 spears] I love Deep Fried Zucchini, and I do mean love them, but they have been off the menu since I started my weight loss journey.  Now with this little find, they might be back in!! These spicy ranch zucchini fries are so good. If your a zucchini lover well then it’s a promise that you will love these, they are a great snack or side dish and only 3 smart points per serving of 5 fries!

Quebec Tourtiere

[6 SP per serving (⅛ of pie)] This is a throw back to our Christmas dinners at my Grandmother's house. There was always a Tourtiere, lovingly made by my grandmother, and quality controlled by my grandfather 😄. While this is not the dish we had growing up, typically a fatty pork-based pie, this dish has been lightened up with extra-lean ground turkey breast delicately flavoured with ground cloves.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Chicken and Broccoli Casserole

[4 SP per serving] This cheesy, melty, chicken and broccoli casserole is comfort in a bowl. At 6 SP per serving, it is also extremely healthy.

The Ultimate Healthy Banana Nut Muffins

[4 SP per muffin] These the best banana nut muffins are perfectly sweet and have the same tender texture as cupcakes. They’ll last for at least one week if stored in an airtight container. And I highly recommend reheating individual muffins in the microwave for 13-17 seconds—it makes them even more irresistible!

Ground Turkey and Potato Casserole

[3 SP per serving] This casserole is simply comfort food. On a cold winter's day, it sticks to your bones, fills you up, and keeps you warm and toasty. Tastes so good, it is very hard to believe that it is healthy.

Chicken Taco Casserole

[4 SP per Serving] This chicken taco casserole is too rich and delicious to be so healthy! Many of the ingredients (onion, bell pepper, salsa) are 0 point foods, meaning it will be more filling with less points!