Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino

Take out:
How can coffee have so many calories & so much fat? This "fat"puccino grande has 420 calories, 65mg of cholesterol & 16g of fat. You're better off eating an ice cream sundae (approx. 10 Weight Watcher Points).

Fake out:
We fake this out the old fashioned way- we make it with real coffee (not a mix like Starbucks uses). In a blender combine a cup of ice, a cup of Starbucks brewed coffee (cold) & a 1/2 cup of Skinny Cow chocolate milk. Blend until thick (add more ice to get your desired thickness). Pour into a glass & top with Cool Whip Lite in a can. Lastly, drizzle some Torani sugar free chocolate syrup. Optional: sweeten as desired with low calorie sweetener.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 101, Fat 1g, Fiber 0g, Protein 6g, Carbs 19g, Weight Watcher Points = 2

Cost per serving: $1.51


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Serving size: 1 cup (Bag serves 60)
Calories: 5
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein: 0
Carbs: 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.17

Serving size: 2 Tbsp (Serves 20)
Calories: 20
Fat: 1
Fiber: 0
Protein: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Carbs: 3
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.20

Serving size: 1/2 cup (Servings 12)
Calories: 76
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein: 6
Carbs: 16
Cholesterol: 2
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.34

Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (5 per container)

Calories: 0

Fat: 0

Fiber: 0
Protein: 0
Carbs: 0
Cholesterol: 0

Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.80

Wendy's Chocolate Fudge Frosty Shake

Take out:
This is tempting especially on a hot summer day but with 540 calories & 13g fat (12 Weight Watcher Points) you might want to tell Wendy to "shake" it somewhere else.

Fake out:
Here's how we fake it out- In blender, add a cup of chopped ice, Edy's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Yogurt Blend, Frozen Chocolate Cool Whip (make sure to freeze as soon as you buy it), Light Chocolate Silk Soy Milk. Blend. Pour into glass & then stir in Hershey's Sugar Free Syrup just enough to give a swirly effect. Optional: Top off with some Cool Whip Free & a cherry. Can make this in under 2 minutes.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 220, Fat 6g, Fiber 1g, Protein 5.5g, Weight Watcher Points = 5

Cost per serving: $0.82


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Serving size: 1/2 cup (Serves 12)
Calories: 120
Fat: 3.5
Fiber: 0
Protein 3
Cholesterol 10
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.33

Serving size: 2 Tbsp (serves 17)
Calories: 15
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 0
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.15

Serving size: 1/2 Cup (Serves 16)
Calories: 60
Fat: 0.75
Fiber: 1
Protein 2.5
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.25

Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (25 per container)

Calories: 25

Fat: 1.5

Protein: 0
Fiber: 0

Points: 1

Cost per serving: $0.09

Denny's Hot Fudge Brownie A La Mode

Take out:
This Denny's dessert makes me wonder why we never see pictures of this Denny guy LOL. With 997 calories & 32g of fat (3.5g trans fat), this dessert is an entire day's worth of points (22 Weight Watcher Points).

Fake out:
Here's how we fake it out- We replace the brownie with 100 calorie Vitabrownie (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 we replace hot fudge with Smucker's sugar free hot fudge topping heated in the microwave & poured over top. Lastly, you top off with some Cool Whip Free. Can make this in under 2 minutes- No Baking required.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 260, Fat 5g, Fiber 6.5g, Protein 6.5g, Weight Watcher Points = 5

Cost per serving: $1.97


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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 (16 per box) Vita Brownie
Calories: 100
Fat: 2
Fiber: 6
Protein 4
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $1.42

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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Quick Dip Tip™: Spinach Dip

Fight the party-starter blues

• Only 103 Calories
• 4g Fat
• 3g Fiber
  
• 2 Weight Watcher Points

All you need to get this party started: Tostitos Spinach Dip (2 tablespoons) with crinkle cut carrots (1 cup)! Try baking the carrots beforehand to get them extra crispy (who needs fatty chips?).

Starbucks Strawberry Banana Parfait

Take out: This dessert may be the healthiest Starbucks has to offer but we can still show you how to shed 4 points from it. Overall it has 340 calories, 4g fat & 4g fiber for 6 Weight Watcher Points. Why not save those points for a meal?

Fake Out: A low calorie, low fat and high fiber quick-switch (switching out a few items) that can be made in a few seconds. We swap out the yogurt for Cool Whip Lite and the high-fat granola for Post Honey Bunches of Oats Vanilla Clusters.

Start with a cup. Then slice 3 strawberries (can use frozen if you still have leftover from our Strawberry Shortcake fakeout) and add to bottom, slice up half a medium size banana & add on top of strawberries. Next, put your Cool Whip Lite on top to create a new layer & top with 1/4 cup of Honey Bunches of Oats with Vanilla Clusters!

Calories: 98.5
Fat: 1
Fiber: 2
Weight Watchers Points: 2
Cost per serving: $0.74

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Serving size: 1/2 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) Serves 2
Calories: 52
Fat: 0
Fiber: 1.5
Weight Watcher Points: 1
Cost per serving: $0.16

Serving size: 3 (8 servings per pack)

Calories: 11.5
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0.5
Weight Watcher Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.37

Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (25 per container)

Calories: 20

Fat: 1

Fiber: 0

Weight Watcher Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.09

Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (25 per container)

Calories: 15

Fat: 0

Fiber: 0

Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.12







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Roast Pork Fried Rice (Updated)

Oops! I forgot the Roast pork part. I revised by adding the Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon. How did I miss this? The bacon adds the pork flavor needed for this dish.

Take out:

This take-out stir fry will make you cry...when you see what you are up against. Some popular Chinese food restaurants have more than 1300 calories, 57g fat at 32 Weight Watchers Points. Here's a fortune cookie saying: those who eat this everyday will grow immensely in every way!

Fake out:
If you are like us, then you can cut the points down further by adding more veggies & less rice. Heat up your skillet or wok & spray with Pam non-stick cooking spray. Then add your onions, mushrooms, bacon, mixed vegetables (you can substitute this with any of your favorite vegetables). Add your Egg Beater & mix with veggies. While your stir-fry is cooking, cook your Uncle Ben's Wholegrain Brown Rice in the microwave for 90 seconds & then mix with stir-fry & season with Kikomann Lite Soy Sauce. Serve. You can create this healthy dish in under 5 minutes & it's a good way to get the kids to eat their veggies too.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 400, 6.5 Fat g, Fiber 8g, Protein 16g, Weight Watcher Points = 7

Cost per serving: $3.27


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Serving size: 1 Tablespoon (20 oz. bag serves 81)

Calories: 30
Fat: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein: 3
Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.12




Serving size: 1/2 pack (serves 4)

Calories: 15
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein: 3
Points: 0

Cost per serving: $0.75

Serving size: 1 cup cooked (pkg serves 2)
Calories: 220
Fat: 4
Fiber: 2
Protein 5
Cholesterol 0
Points: 4
Cost per serving $1.00




Serving size: 1/2 cup (serves 3)
Calories: 30
Fat: 0
Fiber: 3
Protein 2
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.50




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



Serving size: 2/3 cup (serves 3.5)
Calories: 60
Fat: 0.5
Fiber: 2
Protein 2
Cholesterol 0
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.29

Serving size: 1/2 onion (serves 2)
Calories: 35
Fat: 0
Fiber: 1
Protein 1
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0.5
Cost per serving $0.49


Serving size: 1 tbsp (serves 20)
Calories: 10
Fat: 0
Fiber: 0
Protein 1
Cholesterol 0
Points: 0
Cost per serving $0.12




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Quick Sip Tip™- Ginger Ale Twist

Diet Ginger Ale with a Tropical Twist-

• Only 25 Calories
• Zero Fat
  
• Zero Weight Watcher Points

Here's a quick twist to liven up the taste of your everyday diet drink; Combine one cup of Diet Ginger Ale with 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons) of Dole 100% Strawberry Kiwi juice...it's very refreshing!

Bacon Cheeseburger

Take out:

We all love the bacon cheeseburger but with almost 1000 calories & 60 or more grams of fat I think Carl Jr. should keep Jack in his box. These burgers can range from 17-24 Weight Watcher Points. We have a healthier option for you.

Fake out:
We start with a great find; sirloin burgers by Philly Gourmet. These burgers are really lean (96%). They have half the fat of lean turkey burgers. I don't know about you but I prefer the taste of lean beef to lean turkey any day. Cook 'em up the way you like (BBQ, non-stick pan, Foreman grill) and put one Luis Rich turkey bacon slice in the microwave for one minute. Slice up some onions, tomatoes, pickles & lettuce while burger cooks. When done put burger in sesame seed Martins potato roll which is loaded with fiber (6g), top with Borden low fat cheese slice, bacon and a generous portion of fixens. Try this with Chili Cheese Fries.

Nutrition totals per serving:
Calories 385, 13 Fat g, Fiber 6g, Protein 38g, Weight Watcher Points = 7.5

Cost per serving: $1.74


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Serving size: 1 patties (serves 8)
Calories: 130
Fat: 4
Fiber: 0
Protein 23
Cholesterol 70mg
Points: 3
Cost per serving $1.00

Serving size: 1 slice (Serves 24)
Calories: 35
Fat: 3
Fiber: 0
Protein 2
Cholesterol 13mg
Points: 1
Cost per serving $0.12

Serving size: 1 roll (Serves 8)
Calories: 170
Fat: 3
Fiber: 6
Protein 9
Cholesterol 0
Points: 2
Cost per serving $0.37




Serving size: 1 low fat cheese slice (serves 16)

Calories: 50

Fat: 3

Fiber: 0
Protein 4
Cholesterol 10mg

Points: 1

Cost per serving: $0.25


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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


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