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Weight Watchers Lemon Poppy Seed Cake recipe – 3 points

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Weight Watchers Lemon Poppyseed Cake recipe - 3 points

Weight Watchers Lemon Poppy Seed Cake recipe
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup milk
1 egg white
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

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Weight Watchers Fresh Fruit Kebabs recipe – 1 point

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Weight Watchers Fresh Fruit Kebabs recipe - 1 point

This is an original (and delicious) way to eat fruit that’s great for the whole family. Of course, you can use any kind of fruit you like or have available – bananas, apples, pineapple, watermelon, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi, cantaloupe, etc…. The possibilities are endless!

Weight Watchers Fresh Fruit Kebabs recipe
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients
3 bananas (cut into 1 inch chunks)
30-40 strawberries
2 cups pineapple chunks (30-40 pieces)
30-40 seedless grapes
1/2 cup orange juice
10 wooden skewers

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Weight Watchers Zucchini Pie recipe – 6 points

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Weight Watchers Zucchini Pie recipe - 6 points

If you like pumpkin pie, you will probably love this zucchini pie as well!

Weight Watchers Zucchini Pie recipe
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
2 cups pureed cooked zucchini
1 (9 inch) pie crust
1/4 cup honey
2 eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk, warmed
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Skin the zucchini and cut it up into 1-inch chunks.
3. Microwave on high for about 9 minutes (until easily pierced with a fork), stirring once.
4. Pour off any water.
5. Puree the zucchini in the blender.
6. Mix the zucchini puree, with the honey and dry ingredients.
7. Warm the milk; add the milk and eggs to the zucchini mixture.
8. Use a hand mixer to blend well.
9. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
10. Bake in the 425° F oven for about 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350° F and bake for about 40-45 more minutes longer (or until a knife inserted slightly off center comes out clean).
11. Let cool for about 2 hours and then chill in the refrigerator for several more hours, if desired.
12. Serve with whipped cream.

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Weight Watchers Raspberry and Blueberry Smoothie recipe – 3 points

Weight Watchers Raspberry and Blueberry Smoothie recipe - 3 points

This is a wonderful no-sugar, low-fat smoothie recipe that’s a great replacement for ice cream. You can make it for breakfast or enjoy it as a dessert. If the berries are not sweet enough and you find this too tart, you can sweeten it with sugar or Splenda.

Weight Watchers Weight Watchers Raspberry and Blueberry Smoothie recipe – 3 points recipe
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup nonfat yogurt or low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
3/4 cup ice water
fresh mint, for garnish

Preparation
1. Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until frosty smooth.
2. Decorate with fresh mint (optional) and serve.

WW POINTS per serving: 3
Nutritional information per serving: 163 calories, 1.8g fat, 5g fiber

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Weight Watchers Lemon Bars recipe – 3 points

This is an easy recipe for some great lemon bars that taste delicious! The crust is buttery and tender, and the filling lemony and velvety. Yummy!

Weight Watchers Lemon Bars recipe
Makes 16 bars

Ingredients

For the crust
1/3 cup sweet unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar

For the topping
2 large eggs or egg whites, lightly beaten with a fork until foamy
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Additional ingredient
1/4 cup powdered sugar or icing sugar, for dusting tops

Preparation
1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Using a pastry blender, combine the crust ingredients until the mixture resembles crumbs.
3. Using your fingers, press the mixture into a greased and floured 8″ square glass baking pan (make sure that the entire bottom of the pan is evenly covered).
4. Bake partially for about 15 minutes, then remove from the oven.
5. While the crust is prebaking, combine the filling ingredients and pour over the warm crust.
6. Bake for about 15-20 minutes (or until lightly browned), being careful not to overbake.
7. Let cool completely.
8. Once cool, sift the powdered sugar over the top, according to your taste.
9. Slice into 16 bars and serve.

WW POINTS for one lemon bar: 3
Nutritional information for one lemon bar: 123 calories, 4.5g fat, 0.3g fiber

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