Weight Watchers 3 Ingredient Pineapple Cake

I stumbled across this Weight Watcher recipe a few years ago and it is fantastic.  It takes about one whole minute to whip together and it is low calorie and no fat!!

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1- Angel Food Cake Mix
• 1- 20 oz. Can Crushed Pineapple in juice
• 1- Fat Free Cool Whip

 

 

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven  350 degrees F.  Mix package of Angel Food Cake Mix and one 20 oz. can of crushed pineapple.  Pour into an ungreased 9″x13″ pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.   Let Cool.  Spread Cool Whip on top.  Makes 16 servings!

 

NUTRITION INFO:

• 120 Calories
• 28 g Carbohydrate
• 2 g Protein
• 0 Fat
• 130 mg Sodium

 

Fat Free Yogurt Cake

I came across this recipe for yogurt cake on pinterest.  I made a few ingredient swaps to reduce the calories and fat.  I am absolutely amazed how moist and delicious it is.  Let’s not forget, it is really easy and quick to make!

 WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1-1/2 cups nonfat yogurt
• 3/4 cup egg beater
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1-1/2 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, beat on low speed egg, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla about 30 seconds. Add flour and baking powder and beat another 1-2 minutes. Pour into a round cake pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes. Let cool. Sprinkle with powder sugar. Makes 8 servings.

NUTRITION INFO:

• 224 calories
• 0 fat
• 48 g carbohydrate
• 8 g protein
• 240 mg sodium

 

Skinny S’more Pie

If you love s’mores, you will love this pie.  Only 5 ingredients and super easy!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 (2.1 oz) package sugar-free instant chocolate pudding
• 2-1/4 cups fat-free milk
• 1 cup fat-free whipped topping
• 1 reduced fat graham ready crust
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, mix pudding and milk until thick.  Fold in whipped topping.  Pour in ready crust and top with marshmallows.  Chill for 4 hours.  Makes 8 servings.

NUTRITION INFO:  (per serving)

170 Calories, 3 gm Fat, 31 gm Carbohydrate, 5 gm Protein

 

 

Skinny Red Velvet Cake

This is the perfect Valentine Dessert!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 box red velvet cake mix
• 1 can diet pepsi or any diet cola

DIRECTIONS:

Beat the cake mix and diet soda in large bowl on medium speed for 2 minutes.  Pour batter into a 9″ x 11″ baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.  And bake a 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes minutes. Let Cool.  Ice with Skinny Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting.  Makes 16 servings.

NUTRITION INFO:  (Per serving with frosting)

159 Calories; 2 gm fat; 24 gm carbohydrate; 3 gm protein; 330 mg sodium

Skinny Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting

I love cream cheese frosting; but, not the fat and calories.  Here’s my recipe for low calorie, low fat frosting.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1-8oz package fat-free cream cheese
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) light margarine
• 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup confectioners sugar

DIRECTIONS:

Beat cream cheese, margarine, sour cream in large bowl until smooth.  Mix in vanilla and cornstarch.  Gradually beat in powder sugar.  Makes 16 servings.

NUTRITION INFO: (per serving) 59 Calories, 1 gm fat, 9 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 106 mg sodium

 

Day 12 Healthy Holiday Habits

Eat fruit for dessert!

Are You Addicted to Oreo’s?

If you think you may have an oreo addiction, it might be true.  Eating high-fat sugary foods stimulate the neurons in the pleasure center of the brain.  This is the same effect that addictive drugs have on the brain.  Please read http://www.today.com/health/addicted-oreos-you-truly-might-be-8C11399682 for more information.

National Chocolate Candy Day

December 28th is National Chocolate Candy Day!  Go ahead and indulge a little!

Have a Hershey Kiss!  Only 22 calories each!
Or really treat yourself to a Lindt Lindor Chocolate Truffle for 73 calories each!

Amazing Low Calorie Applicious Cake

 

 

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1 small box reduced calorie vanilla pudding
• 1 cup liquid egg
• 1/2 cup lite applesauce
• 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 large apples, peeled and coarsely chopped

For The Glaze:

• 3/4 cup powder sugar
• 2 Tbsp fat free sour cream
• 1 tsp water

How To Make It:

Beat all ingredients except the apples on medium speed for 2 minutes.  Stir in apples.  Pour into 10-inch tube pan sprayed with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for  1 hour or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.  Let cake cool for 15 minutes and invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan.  Cool cake completely.

How To Make Glaze:

Whisk together  powder sugar,  sour cream, and  water.  Drizzle over cake and let stand until glaze is firm.

Makes 16 servings.  Only 152 calories per serving!  Yum!!!

 

2 Ingredient Low Calorie Pumpkin Muffins

This recipe is SUPER easy and there’s only two ingredients.

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 1-15 oz. can pumpkin

 

That’s right, no oil, no eggs, nothing else.  Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.  Pour into lined muffin pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

The end result is amazing!!  An incredibly moist muffin with a hint of pumpkin flavor and only 85 calories.  Makes 24 muffins.