Mini Quiche

Delectable, delicious, and delightful! That's the best way to describe these adorable mini quiches. A great little breakfast that we just had for supper! :) Make them to go; pop them into a little container and take them to work. Great for your family or double the recipe for company. Perfect for anytime of the day, this is definitely a recipe to keep on hand!

Ingredients:

- 1 tube of Pillsbury reduced-fat Crescent rolls (8 total in a tube)
- 4 oz. Philadelphia 1/3 less-fat cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 5 oz. chopped spinach (I bought a 10 oz. box of frozen chopped spinach and thawed it out, keeping half for another recipe)
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella shredded cheese
- 2 slices of bacon, cooked until crisp
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder (or 1/2 chopped onion)
- seasonings to taste
- Pam cooking spray

Spray a cupcake/muffin pan with Pam cooking spray. Take the crescent rolls and (one triangle/crescent roll at a time) line the pan, inserting the widest part in the center and spreading the dough up on the sides of the muffin pan. You will have a little "tail" remaining from the smallest part of the roll. Scrunch some of that down into the muffin pan, leaving just a little bit hanging out. Cook bacon until crisp. Break bacon up into small pieces. In a mixer, combine cream cheese, egg, spinach, mozzarella, bacon, onion powder, and seasonings. Scoop mixture into the dough in the muffin pans, without overfilling. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

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Low-Point Twice-Baked Cheesy Potatoes

Who would have thought a delicious cheesy twice-baked potato would only be 2.8 points! What?! I guess good things come to those who bake ;) 

Low-Point Twice-Baked Cheesy Potatoes

Ingredients:

- 4, medium potatoes

- 1/4 cup light sour cream

- 1/2 cup reduced-fat four cheese blend shredded cheese

- 1 Tbs butter

- 2 Tbs milk (I used 1%)

- 3 slices of bacon

Pierce potatoes with a fork or knife. Put on microwaveable plate, cover, and microwave for 6 minutes. Turn potatoes over and microwave 3 or 4 more minutes or until potatoes are tender when poked with a fork or knife. Cut potatoes in half, lengthwise, making 8 total halves. Cool slightly. Cook bacon until crisp. Break up bacon into little pieces and set aside. Scoop out potatoes, leaving 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick wall (so the potato doesn't collapse). Mash the scooped potatoes with butter and milk. Add sour cream, cheese, and bacon and mix until well combined. Place potato shells in oven-safe baking dish. Scoop filling back into the potato shells and bake potatoes at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Season to taste and enjoy. If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

Total servings - 8

Serving size - 1

Points per serving - 2.8

HELPFUL IDEA: This wonderful recipe goes very well with Target's Market Pantry brand Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings. I buy these in the frozen foods' section in a bag. They are one of my family's favorite things to eat and are only 2 points for 3 wings. A terrific idea for those who like easy ideas that require very little cooking time.

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Low-Point Salsa Egg Scrambler

Don't skip breakfast! That's what all the experts say. If you're low on time, this quick and healthy breakfast is easy to make and very low point. The perfect breakfast to start you on your day. :)


Low-Point Salsa Egg Scrambler
Ingredients:
- 1 slice of Nature's Own Honey Wheat bread or 1/2 of a Sandwich Thin (round, flat bread), toasted
- 3 thin slices of ham (Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh, or any thin-sliced ham that has about 50 calories for 6 slices)
- 1 to 2 Tbs of Salsa (any kind)
- 1 egg
- Pam cooking spray
Place the ham in a skillet sprayed with Pam cooking spray. Cook/grill on both sides for a few minutes. Place ham on toasted bread. Scramble the egg and place egg on top of ham. Top with 1 or 2 Tbs of salsa. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.
Serving size = 1
Points per serving = 2.7

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Low-Point Chick-Pea Chicken Salad

A slightly different twist on chicken salad, this healthy recipe is very low-point and tastes wonderful on a piece of toasted bread or a bed of fresh lettuce. Enjoy this light and tasty Chick-Pea Chicken Salad anytime!


Low-Point Chick-Pea Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
- 1, 15 oz. can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 cups canned Swanson White Premium-Chunk Chicken Breast
- 1/2 cup non-fat greek plain yogurt (or any plain yogurt)
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 red pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup green olives, halved
Rinse chickpeas and drain. While chickpeas are draining, mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Add chickpeas and combine well. Season as needed. Serve or cover and refrigerate. If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.
Serving size = 1/4 cup
Points per serving = 1.6

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Low-Point Reese's Delight

It's not often you get to indulge in a dessert so rich and divine without your body (and your diet) suffering the consequences. This heavenly Reese's Delight will satisfy your sweet tooth without sabotaging your weight-loss goals!


Low-Point Reese's Delight
Ingredients:
- 4 oz. fat-free cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Skippy whipped peanut butter
- 4 oz. Lite or fat-free cool whip
- 1/2 cup Splenda (sugar substitute)
- 5 mini Reese's cups, chopped
- Low-fat Honey Maid honey graham crackers
- Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chips (optional)
Combine peanut butter, cream cheese, and Splenda. Add cool whip and chopped Reese's and mix until smooth. Spoon 1 Tbs of mixture on one half of a graham cracker. Top with a chocolate chip and serve. If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.
Total servings - 20 (one-half graham crackers with 1 Tbs mixture on each)
Serving size = 1
Total points = 1

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