Applesauce Nut Bread | Skinnytaste

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Skinny Applesauce Nut Bread

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Servings: 16 slices • Serving Size: 1/2 inch thick slice • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts
Calories: 122.1 • Fat: 3.7 g • Protein: 2.4 g • Carb: 23.9 g • Fiber:2.5 g • Sugar: 14 g
Sodium: 134 g
  
Ingredients:

• 1 large finely diced, peeled apple, diced into 1/4" pieces
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp agave
• 1/8 tsp + 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups homemade applesauce (or store bought)
• 1 1/2 cups King Arthur white whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, not packed
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• pinch allspice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• baking spray
• 1 1/2 oz chopped walnuts

Directions:

In a medium bowl combine apple, 1/8 tsp cinnamon, agave, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with baking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice and salt with a wire whisk. Set aside. 

In a large bowl mix oil, egg whites, sugar, apple sauce and vanilla; beat at medium speed until thick. Scrape down sides of the bowl. 

Add the flour mixture, then blend at low speed until combined. Do not over mix. Foldin apples and walnuts.

Pour batter into loaf pan and bake in the center rack about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the pan cool at least 20 minutes, bread should be room temperature before slicing.

Baked Chicken Parmesan | Ginas Skinny Recipes

Here's an Italian classic made lighter. Baking the cutlet as opposed to frying really lightens this dish up while remaining moist and full of flavor. Serve this with a big salad for a complete dinner.

Baked Chicken Parmesan
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 piece • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts 
Calories: 224.5 • Fat: 8.6 g • Protein: 25.1 g • Carb: 14.2 g • Fiber: 1.3 g   

• 4 (8 oz) chicken breast halves, sliced in half
• 3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (I used 4C whole wheat)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 3/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup marinara
• cooking spray

Preheat oven to 450°.
Spray a large baking sheet lightly with spray.

Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a bowl. Melt the butter in another bowl. Lightly brush the butter onto the chicken, then dip into breadcrumb mixture.  Place on baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.

Lightly spray a little more cooking oil on top and bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Turn chicken over, bake another 5 minutes. Remove from oven, spoon sauce over chicken and top with shredded cheese. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.

Low Fat Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake

 

Here's a simple summer dessert that takes less than 10 minutes to make. With strawberries at their peak this time of year, this is a great way to enjoy them. I also like making this with mixed berries. This is slightly modified from my no-bake cheesecake.



Low Fat Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake
Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1 slice • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 233.5 • Fat: 9.6 g • Protein: 3.1 g • Carb: 29.9 g • Fiber: 1.5 g 

• 8 oz Cool Whip Free
• 8 oz 1/3 less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
• 9 inch reduced fat Graham Cracker Crust
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 12-14 strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise

In a large bowl, whip cream cheese, vanilla extract and sugar for a few minutes until fluffy. Add Cool Whip and whip until smooth. Spoon mixture into pie crust and chill for a few hours, until firm. Arrange strawberries on top and serve.

Skinny Sloppy Joes

Adapted from Rachel Ray
Servings: 7 • Serving Size: 1/2 cup or 1/4 lb • Old Points: 2 pts • Points+: 3 pts
Calories: 121.8 • Fat: 3.7 g • Protein: 13.7 g • Carb: 9.9 g • Fiber: 2.1 g

1.25 lbs 93% lean ground beef sirloin
1 tbsp steak seasoning or seasoned salt
1 carrot, minced
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
4 oz mushrooms, minced
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
Chop all the vegetables really fine, using a chopper or food processor.

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the meat to the pan and break it up as it cooks. Season with steak seasoning and cook the meat until it browns, then add onion, carrots, mushrooms and red peppers to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and add red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, cook 5 more minutes. Add tomato sauce and paste to pan, stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to simmer and cook an additional 5 minutes. Using a measuring cup, pile 1/2 cup of sloppy meat onto toasted buns."