Anita Lee - Weight Watchers Points Great Tasting Snacks Recipes

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After experimenting a little with an old scone recipe, this is what came up a healthier, low-fat (but still delicious) treat. These oatmeal scones are great served warm, split in half and spread with butter or jam, together with a hot cup of tea.

Weight Watchers Oatmeal Scones recipe

Ingredients
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1 1/4 cups wheat flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dried fruit (cranberries, currants, raisins, etc.) (optional)
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup light butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 tablespoon half-and-half (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon buttermilk (for brushing)
extra sugar (optional)

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix together the dry ingredients (oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt).
3. Cut in the butter and combine using a fork until the mixture resembles bread crumbs.
4. Add the dried fruit to the dry mixture if desired.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (half-and-half, buttermilk, vanilla).
6. Gradually add the wet mixture to the flour mixture and combine until a soft and sticky dough is formed.
7. Move the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead 2-3 times. Do not overwork the dough.
8. Roll the dough into a 6-8-inch circle and cut into 8 pie-shaped slices (or you can experiment with other dough shapes such as circles to maximize the number of servings).
8. Bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and the scones are golden-brown.
9. For a golden color and extra crunch, brush the top of the scones with buttermilk. Sprinkle some sugar on top and broil for a few minutes, turning and adjusting as necessary.

Servings: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Oatmeal scones WW points: 3
Calories: 153
Total fat: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 8.5 mg
Sodium: 214.3 mg
Total carbs: 23.1 g
Dietary fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 4.4 g

I love caramel popcorn, so when I found this recipe I naturally had to try it. I must say I was NOT disappointed by the result this is a wonderful recipe!! The only problem I had with it is that it was so delicious that I ate almost 3 servings all by myself!

You can store this in an airtight container for up to 1 week, but if youre like me, it wont last that long.

Weight Watchers Caramel Popcorn recipe

Ingredients
12 cups popped popcorn (popped without salt or fat)
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
cooking spray
1 tablespoon light molasses
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
2. Coat a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
3. Combine the butter, corn syrup, sugar and molasses in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring once.
4. Remove from the heat; stir in the baking soda, vanilla and salt.
5. Place the popcorn in a large bowl and pour the sugar mixture over it in a steady stream, stirring to coat.
6. Spread the popcorn mixture into the prepared pan.
7. Bake at 250 degrees F for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and stir to break up any large clumps. Let cool for about 15 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.

Servings: 9

Nutritional information for one serving:
WW points: 5
Calories: 255
Calories from fat: 66
Total fat: 7.3g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Sodium: 270mg
Total carbs: 48.4g
Dietary fiber: 1.6g
Protein: 1.5g

Weight Watchers Roasted Pears recipe

Ingredients
1 large pear
1 tablespoon whole half walnuts (or pecans)
2 tablespoons no-fat cream cheese
vegetable oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons honey
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. If you wish, peel the pear. Slice the pear in half lengthwise, and scoop out seeds to make a nice circle. Spray with cooking spray and set aside in a gratin dish sprayed with cooking spray, cut side up.
3. In a small bowl mix together 1 teaspoon honey, the cream cheese, nutmeg and salt. Fill each pear half cavity with half of the cheese mixture.
4. Place a half walnut or pecan on top of the cheese mixture, lightly pressing it down. Drizzle the pear halves with the remaining teaspoon of honey.
5. Roast the pear halves on the center grate of the oven for about 1 hour (or until soft). Test with a toothpick at about 45 minutes.

Servings: 2

Nutritional information for one serving:
WW points: 3
Calories: 156
Calories from fat: 68
Total fat: 7.6g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 189mg
Total carbs: 22.8g
Dietary fiber: 3.5g
Protein: 2.1g

Chocolate and pecans are a great combination, making this a delicious treat to snack on at any time of the day.

Weight Watchers Chocolate-Dipped Pecans recipe

Ingredients
20 pecan halves, toasted
4-6 ounces semisweet chocolate morsels

Preparation
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate morsels on high for about 1-1 1/2 minutes (or until melted), stirring every 30 seconds.
2. Dip half of each pecan half in melted chocolate, then place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
3. Let cool completely.
4. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Servings: 20 pecans

Nutritional information for one serving:
WW points: 1
Calories: 41
Calories from fat: 24
Total fat: 2.8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 4g
Fiber: 0.6g
Protein: 0.4g

This very simple and tasty treat makes peaches and yogurt look like eggs sunny-side up! Your kids will love this as a snack, dessert or even funny breakfast.

Weight Watchers Sunny-Side Up Peach recipe

Ingredients
1/2 peach (use canned peach halves in light syrup)
1/3-1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

Preparation
1. Using the back of a spoon, spread the vanilla yogurt into a circle on a plate.
2. Place the peach half, flat side down, in the center of the yogurt.
3. Repeat these steps for each additional serving if desired.

Servings: 1

Nutritional information for one serving:
WW points: 1
Calories: 68
Calories from fat: 24
Total fat: 2.8g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Total carbs: 8.5g
Fiber: 0.7g
Protein: 3.3g

A really fun appetizer/snack that your kids will love!