Low-Point Hummus Crusted Chicken

If you're hummus lovers like we are, you will absolutely enjoy this recipe! I also used smoked paprika, which adds such a wonderful flavor, but feel free to omit if you're not a fan. Hope you enjoy this simple recipe just as much as we do!

Low-Point Humus Crusted Chicken

Ingredients:

- 4, 4 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 5 Tbs hummus (store bought)
- salt
- pepper
- onion powder
- smoked paprika (optional)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread hummus over chicken (both sides of each breast) and place chicken in a slightly greased glass baking dish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (until chicken is cooked through). Remove and enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

Total servings - 4
Serving size - 1
Points per serving - 3
Points plus per serving - 3.5

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Healthy Super Bowl Snacks!

FOOTBALL - FOOD - FUN

It's not too early to start shopping for the Super Bowl!

Aside from rooting for your favorite team, watching the funny commercials, and enjoying the half-time show, Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food! If you're looking for some delicious appetizers, snacks, and desserts to sink your teeth into that aren't too high in calories -- look no further. Here are some amazing recipes that you can enjoy without the guilt of consuming too many calories!

* Black Eyed Pea Dip

* Amazing Buffalo Chicken Dip

* Spinach and Artichoke Cups

*  Taco Bites

* Deviled Eggs

* Cheesy Chicken Ring

* Creamy Crescent Chicken Rolls

*  Mozzarella Skewers

*  Walnut and Blue Cheese Grape Bites

* Mexican Confetti Squares

* Chicken Salad Snack

* Apple Salad

* Ham and Mozzarella Salad

* Mini Quiche or Cheesy Spinach Pockets

* Cheeseburger Empanadas

* Creole Potato Salad

* Mini Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomatoes

* Bagel Pizzas

* Prosciutto and Mozzarella Bruschetta

* Avocado Chicken Salad

DON'T FORGET THE DESSERTS :)

* Reese's Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

* Mini Turtle Brownies

* Cream Cheese Sundaes

* Cheesecake Filled Strawberries

* Incredible One-Minute Cake

* Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes

* Spice Butterscotch Cake

* Cherry Oatmeal Bars 

* Ultimate Three Chip Cookies

* Mt. Dew Cake

* Cranberry Cream Cheese Bars

* Pecan Turtle Candies

* Fruit Empanadas

* Banana Cream Pie

* Butterfinger Pie

Low-Point Reese's Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

AAAA-MAZING! Incredibly delightful cookies that will completely satisfy your sweet tooth and only at only two points each, you can enjoy several to get your fill. :)

Low-Point Reese's Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter", softened
- 1/3 cup Splenda
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup Peter Pan Whipped Creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup plus 2 Tbs flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 Tbs Nestle Chocolate Nesquik (optional)
- 5 mini Reese's cups, chopped
- 3 1/2 oz. chocolate almond bark (2 squares from a 20 oz. package)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, Splenda, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl (or mixer). In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and Nesquik. Add flour mixture to batter a little at a time and combine thoroughly. Fold in Reese's bits. Roll cookie batter into 1" balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove and let cool. While cookies are cooling, microwave almond bark according to directions on package. Place melted almond bark into a sandwich baggie and snip the corner off the baggie. Drizzle chocolate on cookies and put in a cool place until chocolate hardens. Enjoy!!! If you would like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

Total servings - 32
Serving size - 1
Points per serving - 1.8
Points plus per serving - 2

"It's going to be O.K." - Jesus

Breakfast Cups

So easy to make, these buttery crescent rolls filled with ham, egg, and cheese are a good way to start your day! (You can add any of your favorite ingredients.)

Ingredients:

- 1 tube of reduced-fat Pillsbury crescent rolls
- 5 eggs
- 1/4 cup 1% milk
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 oz. ham (diced)
- your favorite seasonings to taste
- Pam baking spray with butter

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a muffin pan with Pam baking spray. Line the muffin pan with the eight crescent rolls. (You may have to break rolls apart to spread them in the muffin pan evenly.) In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, cheese, ham and seasonings. Spoon egg mixture into each crescent roll. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean when you insert it into the egg batter.) Let cool slightly and enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

"There are far better things ahead than we leave behind." - C. S. Lewis

Low-Point Mini Turtle Brownies

Fudgy mini turtle brownies? Yes please. With some coffee too please. :) This delicious dessert doesn't need much explaining. Chocolate. Caramel. Pecans. All you need for a delightful dessert (besides the coffee of course). 

Low-Point Mini Turtle Brownies

Ingredients:

- 2 Tbs butter
- 2 Tbs milk chocolate chips
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 cup Splenda
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbs applesauce
- Fat-free caramel syrup
- pecan pieces

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small microwavable bowl, add the butter and the chips. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir and pour mixture into a larger bowl. Add egg, egg white, splenda, and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add flour mixture and combine thoroughly. Mix in the applesauce. Spray mini muffin pans with Pam baking spray. Spoon brownie mix into mini muffin pans (batter will be slightly sticky). Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes (until toothpick comes out with crumbles on it -- not completely dry). Let cool for a few minutes. With a small sharp knife, cut a small circle out of the center of each brownie, fill center with 1/2 tsp. caramel, and add 1 pecan piece in the center. Enjoy! If you'd like a printer-friendly version of this recipe, Click Here.

Total servings - 19
Serving size - 1
Points per serving - 1
Points plus per serving - 1

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