Nachos Grande

Take out:

Almost 800 calories & 26 grams of fat at the local southwestern grill. They should change the name to Nachos MAS GRANDE because that's what we would be if we ate this everyday.

Fake out:
Use 99% fat-free turkey chili & heat it in sauce pan or microwave. This will take 3-5 minutes so you can prepare by spreading the Guiltless Gourmet tortilla chips on your dish. Top with salsa & jalapeños (I like to load these on because I like it spicy & they have zero points). Next top with hot chili & black olives & then shred your cheddar on top. Try this with some fresh homemade lemonade (teaspoon of lemon juice, cold water & packet of Splenda into a glass).

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 395, 9 Fat g, Fiber 8g, Protein 24.5g, Weight Watcher Points = 7

Cost per serving: $2.85


Shopping List:

Serving size: 1 cup 99% fat free turkey chili (Serves 2)
Calories: 210
Fat: 3
Fiber: 6
Protein 17
Cholesterol 45
Points: 3
Cost per serving $1.10

Serving size: 1 oz Baked Tortilla Chips - Yellow Corn (Serves 7)
Calories: 110
Fat: 2
Fiber: 2
Protein 3
Cholesterol 0
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.43

Serving size: 30g Salsa (Serves 14)
Calories: 10
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.21

Serving size: 0.5 oz 2% Cheddar Cheese (Serves 16)
Calories: 30
Fat: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein 4.5
Cholesterol 5
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.30


Serving size: 2 Tbsp Ripe Olives - Sliced (Serves 12)
Calories: 25
Fat: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.17


Serving size: 1/4 cup Green Jalapeños - Wheels (Serves 4)
Calories: 10
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.64

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NY Style Potato 'n Egg Sandwich

Take Out: Greasy, cholesterol eggs and potatoes fried in oil.

Fake Out: A low calorie, low fat, low cholesterol baked version that has the fiber you need at a fraction of the price.

Preheat oven before you prepare your items. Then bake your steak fries for 15-20 minutes. While fries cook, spray a pan with olive oil cooking spray & then stir fry the peppers & onions (this was left over from the sausage & pepper sandwich recipe). Next, pour in the egg beater & season to taste with salt & pepper. Lastly, cut your wholewheat Italian bread in half & fill one side with peppers, onions & egg beater and the other side with crispy steak fries. We New Yorkers also like to top with ketchup.


Calories: 285
Fat: 3
Fiber: 5
Points: 5
Cost per serving: $2.51


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Serving size: 1/5th of wholewheat Italian Bread
Calories: 120
Fat: 0
Fiber: 2
Points: 2
Cost per serving: $0.30

Serving size: Egg Beaters (1 pack)

Calories: 30
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Points: 0.5

Cost per serving: $1.49

Serving size: Steak Fries (about 8 Fries)

Calories: 110

Fat: 3

Fiber: 2

Points: 2

Cost per serving: $0.39





Serving size: Frozen Peppers & Onions (1/4 of bag)

Calories: 25

Fat: 0

Fiber: 1

Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.32




Serving size: Pam Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Calories: 0

Fat: 0

Fiber: 0

Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.01

Strawberry ShortCake

Take out: This dessert can be heavy on the fat and calories and low in fiber.


Fake Out: A low calorie, low fat and high fiber whole grain option that can be made in 30 seconds.

Grab an individually wrapped all natural Golden Corn VitaTop and slice it in half. Heat it for 25-30 seconds in microwave. In between the 2 VitaTop halfs, scoop in Cool Whip Lite & pour on the strawberries. Wala, we are done. You can enjoy a healthy dessert that the kids will love too!

Calories: 140
Fat: 1
Fiber: 7
Points: 1.5
Cost per serving: $1.86

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Serving size: 1 Pack (12 servings per pack)
Calories: 100
Fat: 1
Fiber: 6
Points: 1
Cost per serving: $1.33

Serving size: 1/3 cup (8 servings per pack)

Calories: 25
Fat: 0
Fiber: 1
Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.44

Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (25 per container)

Calories: 15

Fat: 0

Fiber: 0

Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.09