Skinny Shamrock Shake {Weight Watchers}

Wanted to give you a 'heads up'...

I excitedly anticipate my return to Weekend Potluck NEXT Friday...
I've missed you all and look forward to being in the 'groove' with ya'll once again...


I love, and often make, Nancy's recipes at Skinny Kitchen , so when I came across this yummy shake recipe, I made it the same day!

I do love the seasonal shakes at McD's, but at 550 calories a shot, I have to live without, or share.  This recipe has 184 calories, ZERO fat and 5 Weight Watchers Points Plus!!  YIPPPEEE!!!

When we went shopping for the frozen nonfat vanilla yogurt, we came across some mint chocolate chip ice cream...NO SUGAR ADDED.  Since we both have to watch our sugar intake, we scooped it up and couldn't wait to get home to make it.  

Super Sensational...and anything I can make at home, is another plus. This recipe makes one serving, but is easily doubled or tripled. 

Happy St. Patty's Day...

And...you're welcome.  *-*

SKINNY SHAMROCK SHAKE

3/4 c. fat free frozen vanilla yogurt

1/2 c. fat-free milk

1/8 tsp. peppermint or mint extract

5 or 6 drops green food coloring

2 sm. pkgs. Truvia or Splenda or your fav sugar substitute

3 - 4 ice cubes 

fat free or light whipped cream, optional

Combine all shake ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into a 16 oz glass. Top with light whipped cream, if desired and enjoy immediately. It tastes wonderful without the whipped cream, but if you're like me, it makes me feel a little more pampered to add it. 

Makes 1 (16 oz) servings 

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Weight Watchers Snickers Pie

OK - it's time for a healthy dessert recipe!!

This one is awesome because you won't even know you're eating lowfat! (or sugar free as the case may be!)   This definitely tastes like MORE! (as in 'I want MORE'=)

I was given this recipe by a good friend (Thank you Cathy!) a while back and I have made it often.  And it's already typed into my 'upcoming-someday' #2 cookbook.

Now that I know what to expect about putting a cookbook together, it should be a little easier, but I don't plan on having it in my hand for atleast a couple of years. I want to take my time and not rush it...and leave out a recipe I had planned on...as happened with my first cookbook. =( (OOPS - sorry Rosie!)

(And I have plans to help 'nudge' a friend, getting her going with her own cookbook, and feel VERY honored I can help at all=)

I was ready to make this pie this week, but couldn't find the frozen non-fat yogurt called for, so I got the sugar-free vanilla ice cream that was availble (Prarie Farms brand is very tasty...of course, this may change the WW points)

It only takes a few simple ingredients!! 

After allowing the ice cream to sit on the counter and soften, this goes together very quickly. 

I like to leave ripples of the peanut butter showing instead of blending it smooth.

It gives me something to bite into when I'm enjoying it!

Pour it into a pie plate and smooth top. Cover tightly and freeze for atleast 2 hours.  Remove from freezer 10 minutes before ready to serve. Swirl the chocolate over the top and you are ready to chill...so to speak!

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We have certainly enjoyed every bite of this tasty dish. Trust you will too!

SNICKERS PIE

1 pint (2 cups) vanilla non-fat frozen yogurt softened

2 TB. chunky peanut butter

1/2 pkg. (1/4 cup) sugar free dry instant vanilla pudding

1/2 cup fat free frozen whipped topping, thawed

lite chocolate ice cream syrup

In large bowl, combine all ingredients.  Mix well - pour into 8" pie pan.  (I spray a couple quick sprays with Pam...just to make it easier to get out of the dish). Cover tightly and freeze until set. 

Before serving, drizzle 2 tsps. lite chocolate syrup over entire pie.

Serves 8 - each serving = 2 WW points  (in their older program anyway - using the nonfat frozen yogurt)

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BONUS!! 

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