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< Back Bruschetta Yield 10 Servings Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 10 Minutes Category Appetizers Calories 194 Carbs 18.5 Fat 8 Fiber 0.9 Protein 10.7 WW Points 7 ingredients 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces (about 30 slices) 1 (16-ounce) package sliced fresh mozzarella, each piece cut in half 3–4 roma tomatoes, sliced into ¼-inch slices (about 30 slices) 1 bunch fresh basil, julienned (about 30 leaves) 1–2 whole cloves garlic Olive oil spray Kosher salt Black pepper directions Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 °F . Prepare all the ingredients. Step 2: Place the baguette pieces on a lined baking sheet. Spray the baguette tops with olive oil spray, sprinkle kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper, and toast in the oven for about 5 - 10 minutes, until lightly golden, flipping once halfway through. You can also do this in a toaster oven. Step 3: Once toasted, remove from oven, and rub each slice of bread with the garlic cloves. Step 4: Next, place a slice of tomato and one-half slice of cheese on each piece of bread and put it back into the oven to melt the cheese. Step 5: Once melted, remove from oven and top with julienned basil. Step 6: Sprinkle a bit more kosher salt and cracked black pepper on top and serve immediately. Enjoy! Previous Next

< Back Bacon and Blue Cheese Chicken Sliders Yield 8 Servings Prep Time 5 – 10 Minutes Cook Time 10 – 15 Minutes Category Lunch + Dinner Calories 214 Carbs 17.7 Fat 6.7 Fiber 1.1 Protein 18.2 WW Points 5 ingredients 1 pound 99% ground chicken a pinch of salt 15 cracks of black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder ¼ cup parsley, chopped A newer addition to this recipe but not pictured, and adds so much flavor! 2 ounce blue cheese 8 slices center cut bacon, cooked and cut in half 1 – 8 pack slider buns directions Step 1: Mix the ground chicken, seasonings, and parsley until combined. Step 2: Divide mixture and make into eight 2 ounce patties. Step 3: Cook in a pan or on a grill until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Step 4: When the patties are almost done, add the blue cheese on top the patty. This will help it melt! While the patties are cooking, start toasting your buns. Step 5: Once toasted add lettuce, onion and tomato to the bottom bun. Step 6: Place cooked patty on the bed of veggies, add one slice or two pieces of bacon on top of the cheese, add the top bun and enjoy! Jenn's Note: Serve with Air Fried Potatoes. Yum! Previous Next

< Back Ube Cookie Yield 28 Cookies Prep Time 1 – 24 Hours Cook Time 9 – 10 Minutes Category Desserts Calories 170 Carbs 25.6 Fat 6.9 Fiber 0.9 Protein 1.7 WW Points 8 ingredients 1 cup butter, room temperature 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup powdered ube I used this brand . 1 tablespoon ube extract I used this brand . 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, for rolling or 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, for rolling directions Step 1: Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar & salt and set aside. With a hand mixer or in the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in milk, eggs, vanilla, ube powder & extract and mix until well combined. Step 2: Add in the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight. I refrigerated my dough for 24 hours. Step 3: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and heat the oven to 350°F. Step 4: Line your baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. Add the 6 tablespoons of sugar into a small bowl and set aside. Scoop the dough using this scoop or about a tablespoons worth of dough and transfer to the sugar bowl and toss until coated. Step 5: Place cookies on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 - 10 minutes, or until cracks begin to form on the cookies. You may need to bake these cookies in batches. Be sure to chill the extra dough in the refrigerator between baking. Step 6: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately bang it onto the counter 3 - 5 times. Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Jenn's Note: This recipe was modified by me from here . You will need 2 bags of ube powder to make this recipe. Previous Next

< Back Apple Fritter Baked Oatmeal Yield 8 Servings Prep Time 5 – 10 Minutes Cook Time 30 – 40 Minutes Category Breakfast Calories 227.6 Carbs 21.5 Fat 12 Fiber 4.9 Protein 8.4 WW Points 3 ingredients 1 cosmic apple, diced small 1 small ripe banana 1 egg ¼ cup sugar-free maple-flavored syrup 2 tablespoons I can’t believe it’s not butter light, melted and cooled 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup vanilla unsweetened almond milk ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (or oats of choice) 2 scoops of your favorite protein powder for the topping: ¼ cup pecans, chopped and toasted ¼ cup walnuts, chopped and toasted ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (or oats of choice) 1 tablespoon bread purpose flour ½ teaspoon cinnamon ⅓ cup sugar-free sweetener 4 tablespoons i can’t believe it’s not butter light, melted directions Step 1: Prep Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 7 x 10" baking dish with pan spray. Step 2: Cook the Apples Add diced apple to a small pan with a pinch of cinnamon and salt. Cook over medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove from heat and let cool. Step 3: Mix wet Ingredients In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add egg, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and almond milk. Mix until well combined. Step 4: Add Dry Ingredients Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, oats, and protein powder until fully incorporated. Step 5: Combine & Assemble Fold in the cooled apples. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Step 6: Make the Crumble Using a food processor, chop or pulse together pecans, walnuts, and oats until a medium crumb forms. Transfer to a bowl and add flour, cinnamon, and sugar-free sweetener. Stir in melted butter until crumbly and combined. Step 7: Top Evenly distribute the crumble mixture over the oatmeal. Step 8: Bake Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the oatmeal is set and the top is golden brown. Step 9: Cool & Serve Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy! Previous Next

< Back Parfait: Tiramisu Yield 1 Serving Prep Time 5 Minutes Cook Time 2 - 4 hours or overnight (Chill Time) Category Breakfast Calories 278 Carbs 36.2 Fat 5.6 Fiber 0.3 Protein 20.7 WW Points 9 ingredients 1 (12-ounce) mason jar or container with lid parfait base: 1 container light and fit Greek vanilla yogurt 6 grams sugar-free Cool Whip 1 tablespoon sugar-free cheesecake-flavored jello mix brewed coffee 3 ladyfingers, cut in half cocoa powder for dusting directions Step 1: Prepare the Cream & coffee In a small bowl, gently fold together the Greek yogurt, Cool Whip, & sugar-free cheesecake jello pudding mix until smooth. Add coffee in a separate bowl. Step 2: Assemble the Parfait Spoon a small amount of the yogurt whipped cream mixture into the bottom of your jar. Dip 3 ladyfinger halves in the coffee, then layer them over the yogurt. Add more yogurt mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with the yogurt mixture on top. Add a dusting of cocoa powder. Step 3: Chill Seal with a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy chilled! Previous Next

< Back Chai Sugar Cookies Yield 21 Cookies Prep Time 1 Hour 10 Minutes Cook Time 9 Minutes Category Desserts Calories 147 Carbs 25.3 Fat 4.6 Fiber 0 Protein 1.5 WW Points 8 ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce ½ cup granulated sugar Add more for topping. ½ cup powdered sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 vanilla chai bag (bigelow brand) for the icing: 1 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon each nutmeg and cinnamon 3 tablespoons egg nog Or your milk of choice! directions for the icing: Step 1: In a small bowl, sift powdered sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon. Step 2: Add in egg nog and mix well until a thick icing forms. Set aside. for the cookies: Step 1: Sift together flour, baking soda & salt. Add in leaves from chai bag to flour, mix and set aside. Step 2: Beat the butter and applesauce. Step 3: Add in both sugars, egg, and vanilla. Mix well. Step 4: Add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix well. Step 5: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough for 1 hour. Step 6: Heat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Drop tablespoon size dough drops onto baking sheet. I used a rounded size of this scoop . Step 7: Press evenly and cover with extra sugar. Bake for 9ish minutes. When completely cool, cover with icing. Jenn's Note: This recipe was modified by me from Taylor Swift's recipe here . Previous Next

< Back Spring Roll In A Bowl Yield 1 Serving Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 4 Minutes Category Lunch + Dinner Calories 291 Carbs 59.2 Fat 6 Fiber 11.3 Protein 8.2 WW Points 5 ingredients for the rolls: ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced ¼ of a small red cabbage, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, sliced into thin sticks 1 – 2 fresno chilis, thinly sliced ½ avocado, sliced 1 portion cooked instant whole grain rice vermicelli (regular is fine) basil leaves ¼ cup cilantro mint leaves *water for boiling vermicelli for the sauce: 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 2 tablespoons sriracha 1 tablespoon soy sauce directions Step 1: Slice all veggies and set aside. I used a mandolin, but you can easily slice them by hand. Step 2: Place the vermicelli in a medium bowl, cover with boiling water, and let stand for 4 minutes. Drain when done. Step 3: To assemble – throw it all in a bowl! That’s it. Jenn’s Note: For the sauce, mix all ingredients in a small bowl together and use as your “dressing." Previous Next

< Back Apricot Pistachio Crostini Yield 5 Servings Prep Time 5 Minutes Cook Time 5 Minutes Category Appetizers Calories 119 Carbs 20.9 Fat 1.9 Fiber 1.4 Protein 6.1 WW Points 3 ingredients 6 ounces baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces and toasted with avocado oil spray 1 garlic clove 4 ounces low-fat cottage cheese, blended with an immersion blender until smooth 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk 1 tablespoon grated parmesan Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon rosemary, finely chopped 2 tablespoons sugar-free apricot preserves 1 tablespoon hot water Zest of ¼ of an orange 1 tablespoon roasted pistachios, chopped directions Step 1: Slice your baguette, spray with avocado oil spray, and toast in the toaster oven until lightly golden brown. Step 2: As soon as they come out, rub the garlic clove over each warm slice of baguette. Step 3: While your baguette slices are toasting, blend the cottage cheese with an immersion wand until smooth. Step 4: In a small bowl add the blended cottage cheese, milk, parmesan, red pepper flakes and rosemary, and mix until well incorporated. Set aside. Step 5: In another small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, hot water (to loosen it up) and orange zest. Step 6: Now it’s time to assemble. Spread about a teaspoon of the cottage cheese mixture onto one slice of the baguette, top with the apricot and orange zest mixture, and top with pistachio pieces. Repeat until finished. Serve immediately and enjoy! Jenn's Note: 4 crostini's per serving. Previous Next

< Back Oven Roasted Tomato Soup Yield 4 Servings Prep Time 5 – 10 Minutes Cook Time 45 Minutes Category Lunch + Dinner Calories 203 Carbs 24.7 Fat 7.3 Fiber 4.2 Protein 5.4 WW Points 2 ingredients 1 pound of campari tomatoes, stems removed 1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped into big pieces 1 shallot, sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped into big pieces, seeds removed 1 bulb of garlic, top cut off 2 tablespoons olive oil kosher salt and cracked black pepper 1 bunch of fresh basil directions Step 1: Heat oven to 425° Place all ingredients (except basil) in a casserole like baking dish. Step 2: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle a hearty pinch of kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Roast for 45 minutes. Step 3: Toss all in the blender, juices included, add in a bunch of basil, blend, and serve with a grilled cheese sandwich! Jenn's Note: This is a thicker soup that can be thinned out with heavy cream, milk, or even broth to keep the points and calories lower. Just be sure to adjust this in your tracker. I preferred the thicker soup as it was the perfect dip for my grilled cheese! Previous Next

< Back Parfait: Apple Pie Yield 2 Servings Prep Time 5 – 10 Minutes Cook Time N/A Category Breakfast Calories 293.2 Carbs 39.1 Fat 4.8 Fiber 5.2 Protein 23.4 WW Points 5 ingredients 1 container, vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt dash of ground cinnamon 1 tbls sugar-free brown sugar sweetener 1 apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji) 15g Cinnamon roll protein granola optional add-ons (recommended): squeeze of lemon juice (for the apples, keeps them fresh + bright) extra sprinkle of cinnamon on top drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup pinch of salt (enhances the apple flavor) directions Step 1: Sweeten the Yogurt In a small bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, sugar-free brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined. Step 2: Prep the Apples Dice the apple into small bite-sized pieces. Optional: toss with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of cinnamon. Step 3: Layer the Parfait In a glass or bowl, add half of the yogurt mixture. Top with half of the diced apples and a sprinkle of granola. Repeat with remaining yogurt, apples, and finish with granola on top. Step 4: Finish & Serve Add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon or drizzle of syrup if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy! Previous Next