Thanksgiving

Sweet Potatoes (3 points+ per serving)
Makes 6 servings

1½ lb. Sweet potatoes peeled & cut into 1” chunks (can use canned not heavy syrup kind-be sure & drain off liquid)
8oz canned crushed pineapple in juice, untrained
3 tsp. Splenda
¼ tsp. cinnamon

Prepare 2 quart casserole with non-stick spray, place potatoes in dish. Combine pineapple, Splenda and cinnamon. Add to potatoes & mix well.
Bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes stirring at 30 minutes.


Green Bean Casserole (3 points+ per serving)
Makes 6 servings

2 (14.5 oz.) cans green beans, drained
1 (10¾ oz.) can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
½ Cup skim milk
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. soy sauce
1 1/3 Cup French fried onions, divided

Mix green beans, soup, milk, pepper, soy sauce & ½ Cup fried onions. Pour into 8x8 baking dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees for
30 minutes or until hot. Stir casserole, top with remaining fried onions. Bake an additional 5 minutes.


Pumpkin Pie (4 points+ per serving)
Makes 8 servings

¾ C Splenda
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. ginger
¼ tsp. cloves
½ C egg beaters
15 oz. can pumpkin
2/3 C Pet skimmed evaporated milk
2/3 C cool whip free whipped topping
1 Pet-Ritz Frozen Regular Pie Crust

Mix first 5 ingredients. Stir in egg beaters. Add pumpkin, evaporated milk & cool whip. Mix well. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350 & bake 40-50 min. or until done.

****YES you mix the cool whip in with the pumpkin mixture!!!****

Tina’s Favorite Crustless Pumpkin Pie (3 points+ per 1/4th of the pie)
Makes 4 servings

15 ounces canned pumpkin
½ Cup Egg beaters
1½ Cup fat-free skim milk
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1½ Cup Splenda

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into pie pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes then 375 for 35-45 minutes.


Goals for the holiday season:
- keep it simple, focus on taking healthy steps to not gain weight during the holidays.
-Use a smaller plate! Makes you feel as if you have a ton of food but, you really didn't over indulge.
-Wear tight jeans: if you wear tighter jeans you are not as likely to go back for seconds.
-Carry something in your hands when visiting with family and friends. If you have something in your hands, people are less likely to offer you snacks or food.
-Engage in a conversation with people.