Low Point Movie Treat!!!

So I LOVE going to the movies!  And I LOVE buying their ridiculously unhealthy popcorn!  Well, one solution to that problem is to just stop going to the movies.  Problem solved!  Ummmm...that's ridiculous!  Especially since I signed myself and my kiddos up for the kids matinee Summer movie program.  Well since they don't seem to care if you bring in outside food (I think because it is an older theater.) I came up with a solution.

Now this solution is SO SO SO SO SO not as good as the regular movie theater popcorn, but I am working on changing my taste buds for the good.  

Solution:  AIR POPPED POPCORN!!!

I know, bland, bland, bland...but the more I ate of it, the better it tasted. 

I popped 1/4 cup popcorn kernels which made a ton of popcorn.  

And it was only.... 4 WW pts +!!!!!

So, it was healthy, it was cheap, and it ended up being pretty delicious.  And since popcorn is pretty versatile, you can add whatever spices you want.

Now, I also love eating candy while I am at the movies.  And since I am trying to avoid candy, I took craisins instead!  

They were only 3 WW pts + for 1/3 cup!!!

It didn't look like much when I first measured it, but it took me awhile to munch on them during my show.  Plus they were sweet & tart...both things I love!

Now you can enjoy your movie!!!

Summer Treat: Outshine Fruit Bars

So, I found these popsicles at Target the other day:

Ummmm...yeah...they are delicious!!!

You must try them!!!

The coconut ones even have yummy coconut pieces in them!

Seriously, stop being a baby and go buy some. You will thank me!  

Outshine Coconut WW Points +: 2

Outshine Pineapple WW Points +: 1

Outshine Orange WW Points +: 1

*In no way is Dreyer's compensating me for promoting this product.  I just love it, okay???  But if they did, that would be pretty sweet, just sayin'.

love, 

Whole Wheat Quinoa Fruit Muffins

So I found this awesome recipe as I was perusing Pinterest the other day:

Quinoa Raspberry Muffins from In Sock Monkey Slippers.

Well, I love quinoa and decided I needed a go at these awesome little buggers.  But I am doing Weight Watchers and needed to modify it so that I can follow it on plan and get as much bang for my buck as I can.  Plus I am also a whole wheat junkie, I blame that on my Mom. Now I am also planning on making these with Splenda's brown sugar and see if it drops the points any...who knows, but it's worth a try.  I will let you know if it works! 

So here is my modified version:

Whole Wheat Quinoa Fruit Muffins

Makes 12 hearty muffins!

Serving Size: 1 muffin

Points + per serving: 4

(I know, I know, I know...I have a crappy camera.  Sorry!)

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup egg beaters
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fruit (I used diced strawberries in the picture above.  But I would also recommend bananas, any kind of berry, and possibly apple with a little cinnamon added.)

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Spray your muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour.  In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to boil.  Add quinoa, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes.  Drain off any excess water.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.  Use a fork to evenly distribute the brown sugar so it becomes a crumb-like consistency.  Add the quinoa and gently stir until the quinoa is evenly coated.
3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, egg beaters, and almond.  Pour over dry ingredients and mix.  Fold in the fruit.
4. Fill up your muffin cups.  They fill right up to the top, so don't be afraid to pour a lot in!  Bake for 10 minutes.  Then reduce heat to 350 degrees and cook for another 20 minutes.  They will be golden brown, and when inserting a toothpick it will come out clean.  
5. Carefully remove from pan and let cool.
6. ENJOY!!!

My kids loved them, my hubby loved them, and I wanted to eat the whole pan!!!  But I refrained from doing so, although with  great difficulty.  These are even great as leftovers.  I want to try freezing them, but that will only happen if we don't devour them all first!

Orignial Recipe Credit: http://www.insockmonkeyslippers.com/quinoa-raspberry-muffins

love,

ZERO POINT DONUT!!!

It's finally happened!!!  

A zero point donut!!!  

Haha!  I found this little cutie at Winco.  And it was seriously labeled "donut peach."  Made my day!  Donuts are a huge weakness for me.  Do you think I can convince my donut loving brain that this peach is a "donut"???

(Sorry for the scary picture.  I may have been a little excited!  Haha!)

love,