Honeydew Mint Granita

Posted: June 14, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Fruit (15), Ice Cream/Frozen Treats (13), Weight Watchers/Cooking Light/Light Recipes (2) | Tags: , , , | Leave a comment

Honeydew and Mint Granita

This time of year when the weather turns hot but you still want to entertain, the key is to keep things simple. You don’t want a heavy dessert. This frozen treat is very refreshing after a spicy meal or quite frankly just on a hot summer night. For an extra glamorous effect, freeze some pretty or decorative glasses to create a frosted effect.  Right before serving, scoop the granita into the glasses, top with a dollop of Greek yogurt (the contrast of tang is amazing) and a mint sprig. Beautiful.

Note: For my Weight Watchers Friends, one serving equals 3 Points Plus

 

Honeydew Lime and Mint Granita

Honeydew Mint Granita

yield: about 6-7 servings

1 medium honeydew melon, seeded and chopped into cubes (about 4-5 Cups)

1/2 Cup sugar

1/4 Cup fresh lime juice

12 fresh mint leaves

Opitonal: Fresh mint leaves and Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain flavor)

 

1. In a food processor place the cubed honeydew melon, sugar, and lime juice. Puree until smooth. Add the mint and pulse until you can visibly see small flecks. Pour mixture into a square pan and place in the freezer. Once the mixture starts to freeze slightly, rake the mixture every 30 minutes with a fork until mixture is granular in appearance. Serve in glasses with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a mint sprig.

Weight Watcher Friendly Muffins

Posted: October 30, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: Healthy (4), Pumpkin (8), Quick Breads (16), Weight Watchers/Cooking Light/Light Recipes (2) | Tags: , , , | 1 Comment

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

Okay, I hate the word diet, so we are not even going there. Claudia would wag her finger at me if I even brought up the word. I can see her scolding me right now with her sweet toothy grin.  It’s a life style change. We are getting healthy. We are changing our lives. Yes Darling, we totally get it 🙂 These are “healthy”, “lighter” and most of all; Weight Watcher friendly. To all my peeps who are going through the process with me at Weight Watchers counting points and slimming down, these muffins are each 5 points and they are really good. I came across this recipe a few years ago and have hung onto it ever since. Hey Claudia! (she’s our WW leader and might I add,  SHE IS FIERCE!) this is in honor of you and thank you for the weekly love you always share! She keeps all of us on track each week and gives us unbounded support. These muffins are screaming for a cup of cider. I wonder how many points that would be….Claudia??? how many points is cider?!?

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

(recipe from Nov. 2007 Cooking Light issue)

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped (such as Craisins)
  • 1/2 Cup walnuts (optional)
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and next 5 ingredients (though cloves); stir well with a whisk.
  • Combine granulated sugar and next 5 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 3 minutes). Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed just until combined. Fold in cranberries.
  • Place 12 paper muffin cup liners in muffin cups; coat liners with cooking spray. Spoon batter into prepared cups. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Remove muffins from pan immediately; place on a wire rack.

Happy Baking,

Suzie

Printable Recipe:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-7_j8nWxeguHNzlvENO9Ewe3wtCHqs-XaRMfXQoQXkA/edit