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February 17, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (February 19-February 25)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (Feb 19-25)
Hope everyone is having a great week! I am excited to here all the success stories from people using the plans and losing weight, this is the reason why I share them, and I couldn’t be happier they are working out for many of you! If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!
THE DETAILS:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (2/19)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble (5)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: Best Skinny Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach (5) with an arugula salad (3)**
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 1,000*
TUESDAY (2/20)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble (5)
L: Chickpea Avocado Salad (3)
D: One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 14, Calories 1,034*
WEDNESDAY (2/21)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble (5)
L: LEFTOVER Best Skinny Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach (5) with 1 cup arugula salad (3)*
D: LEFTOVER One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 1,098*
THURSDAY (2/22)
B: Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble (5)
L: 1 cup Avocado Egg Salad (4) over 2 cups Romaine lettuce (0)
D: Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Creole (4) with ½ cup brown rice (3)*
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 1,129*
FRIDAY (2/23)
B: 6 ounces nonfat Greek yogurt (0) with ½ cup mixed berries (0) and 1 teaspoon honey (1)
L: 1 cup Avocado Egg Salad (4) over 2 cups Romaine lettuce (0)
D: Indian Shrimp Curry (2) with ¾ cup brown rice (5) and 8 cucumber slices (0)
Totals: Freestyle Points 12, Calories 891*
SATURDAY (2/24)
B: Stuffed Bagel Balls (5) with ½ cup mixed berries (0)
L: Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad (2)
D: Dinner out!
Totals: Freestyle Points 7, Calories 412*
SUNDAY (2/25)
B: Roasted Strawberry Banana Bread (3) with 1 cup cubed cantaloupe (0)
L: The Skinny Tuna Melt (4) (recipe x 2) with 10 baby carrots (0)
D: Crock Pot Maple Dijon Chicken Drumsticks (8) with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 713*
NOTES: 1 Green salad includes 5 cups romaine, ½ cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, 2 scallions and ½ ounce shaved parmesan.
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. 3 Double the recipe for a family of 4. 4 Cook oats with water according to package instructions then add milk, salt and berries.
February 15, 2018
Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
Breakfast lovers, jazz up your mornings with this Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble, made with potatoes, turkey taco meat, scrambled eggs and salsa (cheese is optional!) perfect to make ahead for breakfast for the week!
Meal Prep Breakfast Taco Scramble
Eating a healthy breakfast during the week is easy when you meal prep. Prepping for meals ahead that you’re going to eat all week long can be knocked out on a Saturday or Sunday, making the weekdays less stressful.
February 14, 2018
Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Creole
This New Orleans-inspired slow-cooker dish with chicken and Andouille sausage simmered in a rich tomato broth, is perfect to make for Fat Tuesday!
Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Creole
February 12, 2018
Stuffed Bagel Balls
Easy, homemade, mini stuffed bagel balls filled with cream cheese! This copycat Bantam Bagels recipe is made with no yeast, no boiling, no fancy mixer!
Stuffed Bagel Balls
My husband is obsessed with Bantam Bagels, so when I started testing out this easy 5-Ingredient Bagel recipe he asked me to make them into bagel balls, and they turned out great!
February 10, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (February 12-February 18)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (Feb 12-18)
We never go out on Valentine’s Day, I prefer to stay home make our own special home cooked dinner. I added filet mignon on the menu for Valentine’s, but if it’s out of your budget you can swap it for a less expensive steak.
Hope everyone is enjoying these meal plans! If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!
THE DETAILS:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (2/12)
B: 2 Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins (4) and an orange (0)
L: Asparagus Egg and Bacon Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette (3)
D: Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna Rolls (5) and a green salad with 2 tablespoons balsamic dressing (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 15, Calories 964**
TUESDAY (2/13)
B: 2 Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins (4) and an orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna Rolls (5) with 10 baby carrots (0)
D: Dirty Brown Rice with Shrimp (7) with Quick Cabbage Slaw (2)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 1094**
WEDNESDAY (2/14)
B: 2 Loaded Baked Omelet Muffins (4) and an orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna Rolls (5) with 10 baby carrots (0)
D: Perfect Filet Mignon for Two (5) with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash (1) and Mixed Berry Pie (6)
Totals: Freestyle Points 21, Calories 1214**
THURSDAY (2/15)
B: ½ cup quick oats (4) with 2 tablespoons skim milk (0), pinch salt (0) and ½ cup blueberries (0)
L: LEFTOVER Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna Rolls (5) with 10 baby carrots (0)
D: Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup (7)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 789**
FRIDAY (2/16)
B: ½ cup quick oats (4) with 2 tablespoons skim milk (0), pinch salt (0) and ½ cup blueberries (0)
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup (7)
D: Seattle Asian Salmon Bowl (7)
Totals: Freestyle Points 18, Calories 917**
SATURDAY (2/17)
B: Spicy Breakfast Fajitas with Eggs and Guacamole (5)
L: LEFTOVER Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup (7)
D: Dinner Out!
Totals: Freestyle Points 12, Calories 545**
SUNDAY (2/18)
B: Asparagus-Pancetta Potato Hash (4) with orange wedges (0)
L: BLT Salad with Avocado (5)
D: Crispy Togarashi Chicken with Cucumber Relish (4) with ½ cup brown rice (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 832**
NOTES: 1 Green salad includes 5 cups romaine, ½ cup each: carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, 2 scallions and ½ ounce shaved parmesan.
**This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. 3 Double the recipe for a family of 4. 4 Cook oats with water according to package instructions then add milk, salt and berries.
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
February 9, 2018
Mixed Berry Pie
These individual Mixed Berry Pies are perfect for portion control. Easy to make, filled with mixed berries and topped with refrigerated pie crust.
Mixed Berry Pie
I’m a sucker for pie, especially berry pie. Cakes and cookies I could easily do without, but warm pie out of the oven – it’s my kryptonite. To keep the pies on the lighter side, I only use the crust on top. I used the least amount of sugar I could to sweeten them without the filling getting too tart, if you’re berries are very sweet you could probably use less sugar.
February 8, 2018
Indian Shrimp Curry
Indian Shrimp Curry made with coconut milk, tomato sauce and warm Indian spices is a quick 20 minute curry dish you can enjoy any day of the week!
Indian Shrimp CurryHello again everyone, it’s Sabrina again from Cooking with Points – a recipe blog dedicated to Weight Watchers friendly recipes.
Indian curries at my favorite restaurants have always been difficult to enjoy on Weight Watchers because of the heavy use of cream in recipes. I wish I could say that recreating those recipes at home was a breeze, but most people are pretty intimidated by cooking Indian food.
This Indian Shrimp Curry throws all the preconceptions of how long and difficult curries are out the window. The spices are very easy to find at your local grocery store (I checked and my local grocer had ever single one of the spices below in their store brand as well).
The actual recipe is even easier than sourcing the ingredients. Made in one small pan the spices bloom in just seconds and the whole recipe is cooked, start to finish, in just 15 minutes.
How to lighten up Indian Recipes:
Swap heavy cream in recipes for coconut milk. I use lite coconut milk and cut the amount of cream they call for in half.
Instead of sautéing foods in oil only to then be cooked (or braised) in sauces, poach them in the sauces instead. Indian food has such bold flavors, you won’t even miss the flavor from the searing.
Use lean proteins and cook them quickly to avoid overcooking them. Salmon, shrimp, chicken, turkey and tofu are all fantastic options for swapping into lamb or dark meat chicken recipes.
Meal Prepping Tip:
I call for only 3/4 cup of the lite coconut milk in the recipe. Instead make a double batch of the sauce on Sunday when you are meal prepping by using the whole can of milk. Freeze the second half of the sauce in an ice cube tray or ziplock bags (this sauce freezes perfectly). Then, when you want a quick meal, or even if you pop into your local grocery store for a rotisserie chicken one night you can put this sauce in a saucepan on low-medium heat to gently heat and serve.
Looking for more shrimp dishes? Try my Mexican Shrimp Burrito Bowl or my Spicy Garlic Salmon recipes, they’re also done in less than 20 minutes!
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Indian Shrimp Curry
2 Freestyle Points
224 calories
Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Indian Shrimp Curry made with coconut milk, tomato sauce and warm Indian spices is a quick 20 minute curry dish you can enjoy any day of the week!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup lite canned coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
cilantro and chili peppers for garnish
Directions:
Add 2 teaspoons of the canola oil on high heat in a large skillet.
Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side then remove the shrimp from the pan.
Add the remaining teaspoon of the coconut oil to the skillet with the onions.
Cook the onions for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Add in the ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, curry powder, chili powder and garlic.
Stir well, letting cook for 30 seconds then add in the tomato sauce and combine.
Add in the coconut sauce and shrimp to the pan and stir well.
Garnish with cilantro and chili peppers if desired.
Nutrition Information
Yield: 4 servings, Serving Size: 1/4th recipe
Amount Per Serving:
Freestyle Points: 2
Points +: 6
Calories: 224 calories
Total Fat: 7.9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 239mg
Sodium: 846mg
Carbohydrates: 10.9g
Fiber: 1.9g
Sugar: 5.1g
Protein: 28g
All images and text ©Sabrina Snyder for Skinnytaste
February 6, 2018
Instant Pot Turkey Meatball and Ditalini Soup
This hearty Italian soup is loaded with mini turkey meatball, zucchini, vegetables and ditalini pasta. I love to add a Parmesan cheese rind to my soup, my secret for extra flavor but it’s totally optional!
Turkey Meatball and Pasta Soup
My kids love Italian meatball and pasta soup, especially my oldest Karina who was home when I was making this, and loved it so much she packed up the rest to take with her. It’s a meal in one, perfect served with grated cheese on top.
It’s also great for batch cooking, whether your making it ahead for the week or saving the leftovers for lunch the next day.
February 3, 2018
Skinnytaste Meal Plan (February 5-February 11)
A free 7-day flexible meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner and a shopping list. All recipes include calories and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points.
January is gone, where did the time go? You may have heard about the passing of my Dad, I am trying to honor him by cooking all the recipes he made and loved.Crepes are one of those dishes, which I also happen to make for my daughter every weekend. They are easy to make ahead for the week, and can be made with whole wheat or gluten-free flour.
Hope everyone is enjoying these meal plans! If you’re new to my meal plans, I’ve been sharing free, 7-day flexible meal plans (you can see my previous meal plans here) that are meant as a guide, with plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food, coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc. You should aim for around 1500 calories* a day.
There’s also a precise, organized grocery list that will make grocery shopping so much easier and much less stressful. Save you money and time. You’ll dine out less often, waste less food and you’ll have everything you need on hand to help keep you on track.
Lastly, if you’re on Facebook join my Skinnytaste Facebook Community where everyone’s sharing photos of recipes they are making, you can join here. I’m loving all the ideas everyone’s sharing!
THE DETAILS:
Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday, are designed to serve 1 while dinners and all meals on Saturday and Sunday are designed to serve a family of 4. Some recipes make enough leftovers for two nights or lunch the next day. While we truly believe there is no one size fits all meal plan, we did our best to come up with something that appeals to a wide range of individuals. Everything is Weight Watchers friendly, I included the updated Weight Watcher Freestyle Points for your convenience, feel free to swap out any recipes you wish or just use this for inspiration!
The grocery list is comprehensive and includes everything you need to make all meals on the plan. I’ve even included brand recommendations of products I love and use often. Cross check your cabinets because many condiments you’ll notice I use often, so you may already have a lot of them.
And last, but certainly not least, this meal plan is flexible and realistic. There’s plenty of wiggle room for cocktails, healthy snacks, dessert and dinner out. And if necessary, you can move some things around to make it work with your schedule. Please let me know if you’re using these plans, this will help me decide if I should continue sharing them!
MONDAY (2/5)
B: Gluten Free, Dairy-Free Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (5) and a banana (0)
L: Lentil Bowls with Avocado, Eggs and Cholula (2)
D: Pasta Fagioli Soup (5) and 2 Easy Garlic Knots (4)
Totals: Freestyle Points 16, Calories 1,029*
TUESDAY (2/6)
B: Gluten Free, Dairy-Free Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (5) and a banana (0)
L: Lentil Bowls with Avocado, Eggs and Cholula (2)
D: Crock Pot Chicken Taco Chili (0) over ½ cup brown rice (3) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar cheese (1)
Totals: Freestyle Points 11, Calories 969*
WEDNESDAY (2/7)
B: Gluten Free, Dairy-Free Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (5) and a banana (0)
L: LEFTOVER Pasta Fagioli Soup (5)
D: One Skillet Chicken with Bacon and Green Beans (2) and Skinny Garlic Mashed Potatoes (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 17, Calories 884*
THURSDAY (2/8)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0), 1 piece whole wheat toast (2) and an orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili (0) over ½ cup brown rice (3) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar cheese (1)
D: Spiralized Shanghai Beef and Broccoli (7)
Totals: Freestyle Points 13, Calories 1,005*
FRIDAY (2/9)
B: 2 scrambled eggs (0), 1 piece whole wheat toast (2) and an orange (0)
L: LEFTOVER Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili (0) over ½ cup brown rice (3) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar cheese (1)
D: Flounder Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes (3)
Totals: Freestyle Points 9, Calories 876*
SATURDAY (2/10)
B: Caramelized Onion, Red Pepper and Zucchini Frittata (2)
L: LEFTOVER Crockpot Chicken Taco Chili (0) over ½ cup brown rice (4) with 2 tablespoons reduced fat cheddar cheese (1)
D: DINNER OUT
Totals: Freestyle Points 6, Calories 527*
SUNDAY (2/11)
B: Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream (4) and tea (0)
L: Skinny Buffalo Chicken Strips (1) with Low Fat Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing (1)
D: Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey Nachos (5) with Best Guacamole (3), Easy No Cook Salsa (0) and Tostones (Twice Air Fried Plantains) (5)
Totals: Freestyle Points 19, Calories 683*
*This is just a guide, women should aim for around 1500 calories per day. Here’s a helpful calculator to estimate your calorie needs. I’ve left plenty of wiggle room for you to add more food such as coffee, beverages, fruits, snacks, dessert, wine, etc.
February 2, 2018
Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream
These blender crepes are so easy to make, and are perfect to serve for breakfast or dessert. They can be filled with fruit, jam, yogurt, ice cream, you name it!
Czech Crepes with Berries and Cream
My father is from Prague and always made these delicious crepes, also known as Palacinky for us growing up and taught me how to make them at a very young age. I was probably about 8 or 9, I used to make them every night for my parents as a dessert.
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