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


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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


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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

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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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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


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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

Egg McMuffin with Sausage

Take out: 27g of fat (10g of saturated fat) can't be the healthiest way to start your day...Sorry Ronald but I'm NOT lovin' it!

Fake Out: A lower calorie, much lower fat, low cholesterol and high fiber option made in a few short minutes. The kids actually prefer this so it's a no-brainer.

Pour the egg beater into a tiny round non-stick pan on medium heat. Split & toast your multi-grain light English muffin and then pop your turkey breakfast sausages in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. When the muffin is toasted, lay the low fat cheese slice on top & watch it melt (OK enough...snap out of it. LOL). Then cut the sausage links in half (now you have 4 halves) and lay those side-by-side on the cheese. Finally, flip in your round egg beater & season with ketchup & pepper.

Calories: 254
Fat: 9 (note: using fat free cheese will drop this to 6g)
Fiber: 8
Points: 4
Cost per serving: $2.87


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Serving size: 2 turkey sausage links
Calories: 74
Fat: 5
Fiber: 0
Points: 2
Cost per serving: $0.57

Serving size: 1 pack

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

Cost per serving: $1.49

Serving size: 1 multi grain light muffin

Calories: 100

Fat: 1

Fiber: 8

Points: 1

Cost per serving: $0.56

Serving size: 1 low fat cheese slice

Calories: 50

Fat: 3

Fiber: 0

Points: 1

Cost per serving: $0.25