Cheese Garlic Bread

Take out:

Pizza Hut has Cheese Garlic Bread that has 480 calories & 34g fat for 2 slices (14 Weight Watchers points). This is an easy way to transform yourself into Pizza-the-hut (LOL- remember the movie Spaceballs?)

Fake out:
This is such a simple & tasty recipe. Sometimes simplicity helps bring out the flavor. In this case the true garlic flavor which we all love. First slice your bread into 2 slices (1/5 of loaf), then spray with Pam Olive Oil cooking spray, scoop out 2 tablespoons of minced garlic (in water) & spread evenly on bread and lastly sprinkle a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese over top before baking in toaster oven for 2-3 minutes or to desired crispiness. Add a pinch of parsley for presentation (optional).

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 193, 1.5 Fat g, Fiber 3g, Protein 6g, Weight Watcher Points = 3

Cost per serving: $0.45


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Whole Wheat Italian Bread
Serving size: 1/5 of a baguette (serves 5)
Calories: 120
Fat: 0.5
Fiber: 3
Protein 5
Cholesterol 0
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.30

Old World Minced Garlic in Water
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (Serves 28)
Calories: 60
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.07

Pam Olive Oil
Serving size: 1/3 second Spray (Serves 421)
Calories: 0
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.01



Parmesan Cheese
Serving size: 1 Tbsp (Serves approx. 68)
Calories: 13
Fat: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein 1
Cholesterol 4mg
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.07


Seasonal Cheeses from igourmet.com

Chili's Boneless Shanghai Wings

Take out:

Crispy breaded chicken breast topped with sweet and spicy ginger citrus sauce and sesame seeds. Served with wasabi-ranch dressing for dipping. Now for the Shanghai surprise...this appetizer has 1260 calories, 71g fat, 12g saturated fat for 30 weight watcher points...ouch!

Fake out:
Dip Tyson grilled chicken strips into egg whites & coat with Panko (Japanese bread flakes). Panko is great to use because it is light & fluffy (like tempora) and contains fiber. Place on an oven safe pan after spraying lightly with non stick cooking spray and bake at high temperature of 500 degrees for 12-16 minutes or until crispy. I have discovered that baking at high temperature is the closest you can get to deep frying. While this is baking blend the Kraft Light Asian Toasted Sesame dressing with Texas Pete Buffalo Style sauce in a bowl. When chicken is done mix it together in the bowl with the sauce blend until all chicken pieces are covered in sauce. Then add to dinner plate & sprinkle with seasame seeds for presentation (optional). Lastly, serve Kraft Light Ranch dressing on the side (add a dabble of wasabi to it if you want that extra zing). Serve with carrots and/or celery sticks. Perfect Super Bowl snack!

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 267.5, 5 Fat g, Fiber 2g, Protein 34g, Weight Watcher Points = 5.5

Cost per serving: $1.89


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Tyson Fajita Chicken Strips
Serving size: 5 oz. (20 oz. pack serves 4)
Calories: 183
Fat: 3
Fiber: 0
Protein 32
Cholesterol 100mg
Points: 4
Cost per serving $1.43

Sushi Chef Panko
Serving size: 1/4 cup (Serves 16)
Calories: 45
Fat: 0
Fiber: 1.5
Protein 2
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.25

Kraft Light Asian Toasted Sesame
Serving size: 1/2 Tbsp (Serves 64)
Calories: 15
Fat: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.05



Texas Pete Buffalo Style
Serving size: 1/2 Tbsp (Serves 120)
Calories: 7.5
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0.5
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.02





Kraft Light Ranch
Serving size: 1/2 Tbsp (Serves 32)
Calories: 17
Fat: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 5mg
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.09


TABASCO brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce. Smoky flavor is great for grilling.

McDonalds Snack Wrap with Honey Mustard

Take out:

This little snack wraps up 320 calories, 15g fat and only 1g fiber. It is more like a meal than a snack (Weight Watchers points = 7.5). You can eat 2 of our fake out version and get 9g more protein for only 6 points.

Fake out:
Heat up a Morning Star Chicken Tender in the microwave or toaster oven. While that is cooking you can can lay out your La Banderita low carb wrap (if you can't find this brand then look for low fat, high fiber wraps), squirt on your Hellmann's honey mustard and fill with Dole shredded lettuce, Organic Valley or any low fat shredded Monterrey Jack or Cheddar cheese (or if you can find prepackaged shredded cheese blends you can use this as well). Lastly, you remove your tender, cut it into slices & add to wrap. Fold it & serve. Makes a great quick snack for kids or for football game munchies. Prep time is approx. 2 minutes.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 213.5, 6.5 Fat g, Fiber 8g, Protein 19.5g, Weight Watcher Points = 3

Cost per serving: $1.53


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Serving size: 1 tender (serves 7)
Calories: 95
Fat: 3.5
Fiber: 1.5
Protein 12
Cholesterol 0
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.71

Serving size: 3/4 cup (Serves 8)
Calories: 7.5
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0.5
Protein 0.5
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.25

Serving size: 1 Tablespoon (Serves 24)
Calories: 20
Fat: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein 2
Cholesterol 3
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.15



Serving size: 1 low carb tortilla (Serves 8)
Calories: 81
Fat: 2
Fiber: 6
Protein 5
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.37






Serving size: 1 tsp (Serves 61)
Calories: 10
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.05


Rachael Ray Loves glenny's Soy Crisps

Applebee's Triple Chocolate Meltown

Take out:
This Applebee's dessert can cause a major diet meltdown. With 726 calories, 108mg of cholesterol & 31g of fat, this dessert should be called the triple threat (approx. 16 Weight Watcher Points).

Fake out:
Here's another dessert fakeout to help fight the post-holiday blues (send us your fakeout suggestions to funmunchin@gmail.com). We replace the chocolate cake & white chocolate with a double chocolate dream Vitatop containing white chocolate chips (heat in microwave for 30 seconds). Then we replace the vanilla ice cream with Edy's Slow Churned rich & creamy vanilla frozen yogurt blend. And lastly we replace hot fudge with Smucker's sugar free hot fudge topping heated in microwave & top off with some Cool Whip Free. Can make this in under 2 minutes- No Baking required.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 260, Fat 4.5g, Fiber 6.5g, Protein 5.5g, Weight Watcher Points = 4

Cost per serving: $1.88


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Serving size: 1/2 cup (Serves 14)
Calories: 100
Fat: 3
Fiber: 0
Protein 2
Cholesterol 10
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.29

Serving size: 2 oz (Serves 1)
Calories: 100
Fat: 1.5
Fiber: 6
Protein 3
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $1.33

Serving size: 1 Tablespoon (Serves 18)
Calories: 45
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0.5
Protein 0.5
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.17

Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (25 per container)

Calories: 15

Fat: 0

Fiber: 0

Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.09

GotFruit.com Organic Fruit Club

Ice Cream Float

Take out:
One of these can easily be called an ice cream bloat. That's how you'll feel after downing 400-500 sugary calories & up to 17g of FAT. The only thing it will lighten is your wallet at $4-5 a glass. I know this is a summer time treat but I've been having the urge for this..well NOT exactly this...a healthier version of this.

Fake out:
Simple to make. Put your vanilla ice cream ,which is really Edy's Slow Churned Rich & Creamy vanilla frozen yogurt (Shhhhh) in a tall glass. Add your Coke Zero & then top with Cool Whip Free. Years ago this would be difficult to make this because diet soda & lite ice cream tasted awful (remember Tab?). Now you can have this tasty quick dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth in the time it takes to scoop, pour & scoop again.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 115, Fat 3g, Fiber 0g, Protein 2g, Weight Watcher Points = 2.5

Cost per serving: $0.51


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Serving size: 1/2 cup (Serves 14)
Calories: 100
Fat: 3
Fiber: 0
Protein 2
Cholesterol 10
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.29

Serving size: 8 oz (Serves 8 per 2 liter bottle)
Calories: 0
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.13

Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (25 per container)

Calories: 15

Fat: 0

Fiber: 0

Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.09

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