Plain Jane pancakes

Jason likes those blueberry pancakes, but personally, I'm not a fan of the berries popping in my mouth! I set out on a mission to find a good pancake mix and then cut the recipe down to a single serving batch.

1/2c. Heart Smart Bisquick baking mix

1/3c. skim milk

1Tbsp egg substitute.

Mix together and pour onto a prepared, preheated griddle or skillet. (Personally, I spray mine with a little bit of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray.)

Cook until golden brown and set. Eat immediately, or place in a 200 degree preheated oven to keep warm.

DOTS: 7 (without syrup)

**We use Log Cabin sugar free syrup. It's 1 DOT for up to 1/4cup.

Lightened Up Baked Potato Soup

	1 small uncooked red onion(s)
	1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced
	1 tsp Lawry's® Seasoned salt 25% less sodium
	1/2 tsp black pepper
	1/4 cup real bacon bits
	1 cup(s) fat-free half-and-half
	2 tsp dried parsley
	2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
	2 pound(s) uncooked red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
	2 cans (14.5 each) chicken broth
	1. Cut potatoes into small pieces (leave skin on!). Place potatoes in crockpot and sprinkle flour over potatoes and mix together so that potatoes are lightly coated. 2. Stir in parsley, pepper, season salt, chicken broth, onion, garlic and bacon bits. 3. Cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-5. During the last hour of cooking, stir in the half and half. Makes 5 servings (Approx. 1-1/2 cups each) DOTS: 5 **Optional: We top ours with 28g of 2% cheddar cheese. This adds 2 DOTS per serving.

Meat Cake

Yes, I have always called it meat LOAF, but Jason swears it's meat CAKE... all tastes yummy to me!

2lbs 93% lean ground beef

2 whole eggs

1 cup water

1 box Stovetop Stuffing (I use chicken flavor.)

Preheat oven to 375. Combine all the above ingredients. Form into 2 equal size loaves. Bake 45 minutes.

Makes 10 servings (approximately 4.25oz each)

DOTS: 5

Shrimp Gumbo in the Crockpot

2 -1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter

3 Tbsp flour

1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with celery, onions, and green peppers

1 cup chicken broth

1 package (10oz) frozen sliced okra

3/4 tsp thyme, dried

1-1/2lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (if using frozen, thaw first)

In a saucepan, melt better over medium high heat. Add flour and stir constantly until the mixture turns a red-brown color (About 4 minutes)

Pour butter mixture into crockpot and add tomatoes, chicken broth, okra and thyme. Cook on low 6-8 or on high 3-4 hours.

About 30 minutes before cooking time is up, switch slow cooker to high heat and add shimp. Stir well and replace lid.

Serving size: Approx. 1-1/2 cups

DOTS: 7 per serving

Rueben Sandwich - low cal style

2 slices thin sliced Rye Bread (should be 3 DOTS for 2 slices)

1 Tbsp Kraft Free Thousand Island Dressing

1 oz. Jarlsberg Lite swiss cheese (from Walmart deli counter)

1/2 cup sauerkraut

2oz Carl Budding corned beef lunch meat

ICBINB spray

Heat sandwich press. Spread both slices of bread with dressing (1-1/2tsp on each slice). On the bottom slice(dressing side up), place the corned beef. Top with sauerkraut and swiss cheese. Place second slice of bread (dressing side down) on top. Spray the outsides of the bread with ICBINB spray (Just need a light coating, I used 5 sprays on each side). Place in sandwich press and grill until dark golden brown.

DOTS: 7

*If you cannot find the Jarlsberg Lite, look for another cheese that is 1 DOT per ounce.

Veggie Soup - WW Style

Modified from WW Garden Soup recipe.

4 cups fat free chicken broth

1/2 cup diced carrots

1/2 cup diced red pepper

1/4 cup diced onion

2 cloves of garlic, minced

3/4 cup kale, chopped in small pieces

1/2 cup spinach (I used frozen)

1Tbsp tomato paste

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp oregano

1/2 cup zucchini , diced

Spray saucepan with cooking spray. Saute carrots, peppers, onion and garlic until onion is transparent. Add chicken broth, kale, spinach, tomato paste, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil, cover and then turn down to simmer 20 minutes. Add zucchini and cook an additional 4 minutes.

DOTS: ZERO! (Enjoy!)

**Using the same base, you can change up the veggies! You can also substitute veggie or beef broth for the chicken broth.. just make sure it's fat free.

Blueberry pancakes

Thanks Biggest Loser for this morning's breakfast recipe!

1/2 cup whole wheat oat flour

1/2 cup low fat buttermilk

1 large egg white

1/4 tsp salt

1/4tsp vanilla extract

1/2tsp baking soda

1/2 cup blueberries (if you use frozen, do NOT thaw them out)

Sugar free, fat free syrup (OPTIONAL)

Mix together everything except blueberries. When thoroughly blended, gently stir in blueberries. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes. Pour onto hot griddle. (1/8c each..Think silver dollar pancakes!) Cook until golden brown, then flip. When other side is golden brown, remove and eat.

If you need to keep them warm, preheat the oven to 200 degrees before you start. Add pancakes to a baking sheet in the oven as they are finished.

Makes 2 servings.

DOTS: 3 (without syrup)

Please check your syrup. Log cabin sugar free is only 1 DOT for 1/4 cup... others came in at 2.