Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Enjoy with a cup of coffee, take with you for a quick breakfast on the run, or as a healthy snack throughout your day, these peanut butter banana muffins are a wonderful treat, with or without the crumb topping.

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 5 bananas makes 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup plain fat free yogurt
- 1/3 cup Skippy Whipped Peanut Butter
- 3 Tbs melted butter 
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Splenda granulated sugar substitute
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- Pam cooking spray

Crumb Topping

- 1 Tbs butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 Tbs flour

For Muffins: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cupcake pan with Pam cooking spray. Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl and beat with mixer at medium speed. Add Splenda and brown sugar and beat until well blended. Combine flour and next four ingredients in a separate bowl and mix. Gradually add flour mixture to the first five ingredients and beat just until blended. Spoon mixture into cupcake pans (do not overfill). Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle. For crumb topping, mix crumb topping ingredients together and sprinkle on top of muffins before baking (if desired). Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

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Low-Point Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Orzo Salad

Fresh, light, and tasty! This low-point mozzarella and tomato orzo salad is the perfect side dish to your meal. Filling and delicious, it'll leave you completely satisfied!


Low-Point Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Orzo Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cups tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 3/4 cup uncooked Orzo pasta (makes 1 1/2 cups when cooked)
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder (or 1/2 onion, diced)
- 2 tsp. basil leaves (or 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped)
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Goya Adobo seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or 1 garlic clove, diced)
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Gradually stir in orzo. Boil until orzo is tender, but not mushy (about 10 minutes). Drain and cool. Combine all other ingredients and then add the orzo. Mix well and serve immediately or refrigerate for later. If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.
Total servings = 4 cups
Serving size = 1/2 cup or 1 cup

Points = 2.5 for 1/2 cup; 5 points for 1 cup


Did you know?
"The word orzo is Italian for barley."

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Low-Point Beefless Broccoli

If you love beef and broccoli, you will love this healthier version that consists of less fat and more fiber! With a delicious flavor, this "beefless" broccoli recipe is something your family is sure to enjoy.


Low-Point Beefless Broccoli
Ingredients:
- 1, 12 oz. frozen bag of Boca Meatless Ground Crumbles, thawed
- 2 1/2 Tbs. cornstarch, divided
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1, 12 oz. frozen bag of broccoli florets, thawed
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- Pam cooking spray
Spray a good amount of Pam cooking spray into a skillet. Mix 2 Tbs of the cornstarch and the salt to the Boca crumbles. Place crumbles in skillet and cook on medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes until cook thoroughly. These crumbles do not produce liquid/fat so stirring frequently is a good idea so they don't stick to the bottom of the skillet. You can also add a little bit of water to the crumbles for a bit of moisture. Transfer crumbles to a bowl when done. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth to the same pan and stir to loosen any bits stuck to the bottom. Add broccoli, ginger, garlic powder, and pepper flakes and toss lightly until the broccoli is cooked to tender/crisp. Stir in soy sauce, remaining cup of chicken broth, remaining 1/2 Tbs of cornstarch and water until blended. Add Boca crumbles. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens. This is great served alone or over a bed of rice. If you would like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here. (Sprinkle with a little bit of cheese if desired.)
Total servings = 4 cups
Serving size = 1 cup
Points per serving = 3.5

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Low-Point Cola Chicken

Another wonderful recipe for those who have a five-or-less "ingredient rule", and I've been meeting more of those people everyday. This is a great recipe for those who work all day and don't have much time on their hands in the evening. The ingredients might make you skeptical, but the taste will make you a believer! This chicken, with a tangy, sweet and sour, barbequey (that's a new word now) flavor, will leave you looking forward to making this again and again!


Low-Point Cola Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4, 4 oz. boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 can diet Coke
- Pam cooking spray
Spray large skillet with Pam cooking spray. Place chicken in skillet and cook on both sides over medium-high heat for several minutes. Mix ketchup and coke and pour over chicken. Turn chicken occasionally until done. Remove chicken and, if desired, add a little bit of cornstarch to the mixture to thicken. Pour over chicken and serve over a little bit of rice (if desired). Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.
Total servings = 4
Serving size = 1
Points per serving = 4.5

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