RECIPES


SAUSAGE ROLL BITES

These sausage roll bites are a great alternative to the high calorie pastry version. Simply by swapping pastry for a tortilla wrap makes a huge difference. I have made these on several occasions in particular when I have had family and friends round and put some nibbles out. They taste that good even the non dieters grab for them.

WW POINTS = 1 POINT FOR 2 ROLLS

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large chicken sausages from the local butchers
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tap rosemary
  • 2 WW tortilla wrap
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Salt to season
  • Fry light spray

METHOD

  • Remove the skin from chicken sausages and mix fork add rosemary, thyme and oregano and pinch of salt for seasoning.
  • Spread the mixture as a long roll in the middle of the two WW wraps.
  • Brush the wrap on either side of the long roll with egg wash and roll.
  • Cut into 8-10 small sausage rolls depending how thick you want them.
  • Once formed brush the outside of the rolls with egg wash and spray with fry light.
  • Place in the acti-fry for 8-10 minutes at 200 degrees.

CAULIFLOWER & COTTAGE CHEESE TOTS

These cauliflower and cottage cheese tots are low calorie and are great on there own or served as part of a main meal these a great alternative to potato’s or if your trying to keep your calorie/points intake low.

WW POINTS = 0 (NOT INCLUDING TOMATO KETCHUP)

INGREDIENTS

  • Cauliflower rice
  • Tub of low fat cottage cheese
  • Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
  • Half a teaspoon of oregano
  • Quarter a teaspoon of salt

METHOD

  • Mix all ingredients together
  • Spoon mixture into little balls/tots put into the air fryer spray with fry light for 20mins on 200 degrees on air fry.

SHREDDED CHICKEN BOATS

These are a great for lunch or when you have some spare chicken going from a Sunday lunch roast. I find myself making these for all the family including the kids and they love them. Another great low calorie/point meal.

WW POINTS = 1 POINT

INGREDIENTS

  • Lettuce leaves (romaine lettuce)
  • Chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp of lighter than light mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • Sprinkle of paprika

METHOD

  • Shred chicken breast
  • Mix yogurt, mayonnaise and garlic powder
  • Mix the sauce with shredded chicken
  • Remove required amount of lettuce and fill with the mixture
  • Sprinkle paprika on the boats before serving

UPSIDE DOWN BISCOFF APPLE OAT BAKE

WW POINTS = 12 POINTS PER DISH

I’m normally a person who would rather have something savoury than sweet however saw a recipe online and adapted slightly thought if portioned up would be lovely with a cuppa and I wasn’t wrong. My love for Biscoff inspired me on this one.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 apples
  • 50g melted Biscoff Spread
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp of baking powder
  • 100g of porridge oats
  • 2 tbsp of 0% yogurt
  • 125ml of skimmed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD

  • Line container with grease proof paper
  • Spread the melted Biscoff on the bottom
  • Place slices of apple until bottom of container is covered
  • Using leftover apple chop up into cubes and mix with rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla essence, yogurt, milk and mix well placing on the top
  • Place in acti fry 170 degrees on bake for 22 mins
  • Once finished tip upside down and enjoy

BAKED APPLE, GRANOLA WITH YOGURT

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day and this is a regular go to for me. Baking the apple with the sweetness of the cinnamon and the texture of the granola makes it taste like your not even trying to be good.

WW POINTS = 2 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 0% yogurt
  • tsp cinnamon
  • tsp sweetener
  • 1 apple
  • Squeeze of skinny golden syrup
  • 18g of apricot and cranberry granola from Aldi

METHOD

  1. Chop up apple pre heat acti fry
  2. Sprinkle cinnamon and sweeter over sliced apple
  3. Place in Acti fry on 200 for 8 mins
  4. Layer up yogurt, skinny syrup, apple and top with granola

BANANA MUG CAKE

This is my go to breakfast low in calories and points and sets me up for the day. Only takes a few minutes to make and the husband even remembers the recipe and makes it for me some mornings. Can be served with your favourite fruit.

WW POINTS = 0 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • Banana
  • Egg
  • 0% yogurt
  • Fruit of your choosing

METHOD

  • Mash banana with fork
  • Whisk egg in large mug
  • Add mashed banana to whisked egg
  • Add few pieces of fruit (optional)
  • Place in microwave for 2 mins
  • Tip mug upside down into a bowl and serve with yogurt and fruit of your choosing.

KING PRAWN & CHORIZO SPICY RICE

This is a great recipe that is great for when you are in need of a good feed and have plenty of calories/points going spare at the end of the day. Doesn’t take long to make and can be ready in 10 minutes.

WW POINTS = 16 POINTS PER PORTION

INGREDIENTS

Serves 2 people and includes slice of Aldi sliced garlic bread and yogurt dip with garlic and coriander.

  • Pack of King Prawns
  • Pack of Mexican rice from Aldi
  • Chorizo 86g
  • 1 tsp easy garlic
  • 1 tsp easy chilli
  • 1 tsp sugar Dried coriander
  • Mushrooms sliced
  • Red onion sliced
  • White onion sliced
  • Red pepper sliced

METHOD

  • Place the prawns in the acti fry for 8 minutes at 190 degrees
  • Also cook the garlic slices as per instructions (I placed in acti fry for 6 mins at 190 degrees)
  • In a wok whilst prawns are cooking using fry light fry over a medium heat the chorizo, onion, mushrooms and pepper
  • Add in east garlic and chilli
  • Add in the packet of Mexican Rice
  • Once the prawns are cooked add to the wok stir through
  • Serve with dip and garlic bread

ETHELS CHOCOLATE CAKE

Photo shows a 1/4 of cake served with choc light yogurt from Aldi and raspberries

This is a recipe shared weekly within the Coxhoe WW and all stems from one lovely lady sharing some time ago called Ethel so we renamed to Ethel’s Chocolate Cake. So easy to make and great when your craving something sweet or portion into small pieces to have as a snack through the day.

WW POINTS = 2 POINTS FOR FULL CAKE

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 bananas chopped up
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

METHOD

  • Place chopped banana, eggs, cocoa powder and baking powder into a bowl
  • Using an electric whisk mix together until all blended
  • Pour into suitable container and tap on the work surface
  • Place in microwave for 5 mins
  • Ready to serve

SATAY CHICKEN SKINNY NOODLES

4 points in total and served two people however could have served 3/4

If you have one of them days where your cupboards are starting to look bare calling you out to go and do a food shop. Just throw this together with veg left over, a few chicken breasts, skinny noodles and some cupboard essentials – high in protein low in calories and a low point meal if on WW.

WW POINTS = 4 POINTS IN TOTAL

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • Pack of Yum Su Skinny Noodles
  • Red onion diced
  • Courgette peeled
  • Carrot cut into thin strips
  • Mushrooms sliced
  • Spring onions chopped
  • Half tsp cumin
  • Half tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground tumeric
  • 1 tbsp of fish sauce
  • Half tap chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 200ml skimmed milk
  • Juice of a lime
  • 4 tbsps of PB Powder
  • Egg
  • Corriander
  • Chilli flakes

METHOD

  • Whisk 1 egg
  • Chop the chicken breasts and coat in whisked egg
  • Place in acti fry on 190 degrees for 20 mins
  • Whilst chicken is cooking prepare all veg
  • In a mixing bowl add Chili powder, garam masala, tumeric, cumin, soy sauce, fish sauce and mix together. Add peanut butter powder to the bowl along with the cornflour, milk and lime juice and mix well.
  • Empty noodles from packaging placing in a sieve was with water for a few mins
  • Add all prepared veg to wok over a medium heat for 3-4 minute until soft.
  • Add noodles to wok and combine
  • Once chicken is cooked and add to wok and pour over sauce prepared.
  • Serve sprinkling with coriander and chilli flakes

HARISSA CHICKEN PITTA

I always make sure I have some microwave rice in the cupboard, some pitta breads and a few chicken breasts as can always make a quick meal when these are around. Gone of the days where I order a takeaway I always make sure I’ve always got something in that doesn’t take long to make and this is one of my go to’s.

WW POINTS = 11 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp of harissa paste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Tsp of paprika
  • Tsp Cajun seasoning
  • Tsp of ground cumin
  • Salt & pepper
  • X2 diced chicken breasts
  • Lettuce
  • Pickled pink onions
  • Warburtons pitta white
SAUCE
  • 5 tbsp of 0% yogurt
  • Juice of a lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves

METHOD

  • Combine harissa, lemon juice, paprika, Cajun seasoning, cumin and salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Coat the chicken with this mixture and preheat your air fryer. If you can for 2 minutes before adding the chicken to air fryer at 200° for 15 minutes.
  • While chicken is cooking, make sauce, combine the yoghurt with lemon juice and garlic.
  • Once cooked, assemble by stuffing the pitta with lettuce, chicken them drizzle over the yoghurt placing in the pitta bread
  • Served with piri piri rice and pickled pink onions

MANGO SALSA

When the sun is shining and a salad just doesn’t cut it I make this Mango salsa either as a side as part of my main meal of the day or with some cooked meat or fish for lunch low calorie and tastes yummy.

WW POINTS = 0 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Mango
  • 1/4 cucumber
  • Small red onion
  • Cup of sweetcorn
  • Juice of lime
  • Tsp dried coriander

METHOD

  • Chop up red onion, cucumber and mango
  • Add sweetcorn, juice of lime and coriander and mix

CRISPY DOUBLE CHICKEN BURGER

When you crave a burger this is the answer using 5% chicken mince this recipe creates the tastiest burgers that you would never believe were low in calories, fat and most importantly for those who follow the weight watchers plan low in points.

WW POINTS = 10 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 500g lean mince chicken
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
    -1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 50g corn flakes (blended with 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika)
  • Burger thin
  • 300g baby potatoes
  • 4 tbsp of 0% Greek yogurt

METHOD BURGERS

  • Mix chicken mince with mustard and spices
  • Form into 4 burgers
  • Coat burgers with crushed cornflakes spray with fry light
  • Place in acti fry at 200 degrees for 20 mins
  • Turn half way through

METHOD POTATOES

  • Cut potatoes in half
  • Place in microwaveable container for 6 mins
  • Remove from microwave and spray with dry light with salt and pepper
  • Place in acti fry 200 degrees for 10-15 minutes

METHOD DIP

  • Mix the yogurt with easy garlic and dried coriander

BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP

Broccoli & Cheese Soup – a comforting and low-calorie option that’s perfect for those chilly days as the weather starts to change.

WW POINTS = 2 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Broccoli
  • Vegetable Stock Cube
  • 35g of reduced fat cheese with chives

METHOD

  • Cut up broccoli into florets and boil with water and vegetable stock cube for 20 minutes
  • Using a hand blender, blend together and add soft cheese
  • Serve (I have served with two black pepper and cheddar crackers 1 point each)

BANANA PANCAKES

I love my omelette maker and thought why not not try popping a pancake mixture into it instead and this certainly didn’t disappoint.

WW POINT = 0 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Banana
  • 2 eggs
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Few drops of vanilla essence
  • Skinny golden syrup
  • Raspberries

METHOD

  • Whisk together eggs, banana, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla
  • Pour into omelette maker for 5-7 minutes
  • Serve up with skinny golden syrup and raspberries

CHORIZO HASH

On a weekend I have more time so tried my hand at this recipe for the whole family which went down a great. Higher in calories and points but a great way to start the day. (Serves 4)

WW POINTS = 7 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 500g Potatoes cut into cubes
  • 80g of spicy chorizo
  • 2 peppers diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 spring onions (1 diced/1 shredded)
  • 2 cloves of garlic crushed
  • 4 eggs

METHOD

  • Boiled potatoes in a pan for 5 mins then drain and set to the side
  • Fry chorizo in frying pan until crisp, once crisp remove and set aside
  • Add to same pan onion and pepper and fry for 8 mins
  • Add in potatoes and crushed garlic for 4 mins
  • Add in chopped spring onions
  • Fry eggs
  • Serve up hash mixture then place egg on top and shredded spring onion.

CLASSIC CHICKEN CURRY

Now the weathers changing and October has arrived the slow cooker is now on my kitchen worktop. Simple recipe throwing all ingredients into slow cooker makes the kitchen smell gorgeous and tastes equally good.

WW POINTS = 13 POINTS PER PORTION (including cauliflower rice and pitta bread- serves 4)

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 400ml reduced fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground tumeric
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
  • Handful of frozen peas
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • X2 packs of cauliflower rice
  • X4 pitta breads

METHOD

  • Place all the ingredients, except the peas, in the slow cooker, stir and season to taste.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours
  • Add in the peas and cook for another 5 minutes to soften and heat in the sauce
  • Serve with cauliflower rice and pitta bread

MINCED BEEF DINNER

When I am busy with work nothing better than throwing everything into my slow cooker and when tea time comes prepare some veg and pop on plate- hassle free.

WW = 12 POINTS PER PORTION ( Serves 2 could have easily served 4)

INGREDIENTS

  • 500g lean beef mince 5% fat
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 2 beef stock cubes
  • 3 tbsps of gravy
  • 300g of potatoes cut into chunks

METHOD

  • Place the mince, carrot and onion into slow cooker
  • Crumble over the 2 stock cubes
  • Pour over enough boiling water to cover the mix
  • Give a good stir and cook for 5-6 hours
  • Just before serving add gravy granules to mix
  • Place potatoes in microwave for 6 mins
  • Take potatoes once finished in microwave and place in acti fry spraying fry light and season with salt and pepper place on max crisp for 10 mins
  • Serve mince with potatoes and veg

SPICY PEANUT BEEF NOODLES

The slow cooker has now come out the cupboard and tried my hand at the recipe so easy to prepare and tastes delicious but spicy

WW = Serves 4 = 15 POINTS

INGREDIENTS

  • 400g of diced beef
  • 1 tbsp of curry powder
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 30g of peanut butter powder
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • Juice of a lime
  • 400ml tin of reduced fat coconut milk
  • 1 red chilli sliced (don’t add if you don’t like it spicy)
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp easy ginger
  • Handful of green beans trimmed
  • Handful of broccoli
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 250g of dried egg noodles
  • 250ml boiling water with chicken stock pot

METHOD

  • Place all ingredients, except stock, boiling water and noodles in the slow cooker and stir.
  • Cool on high for 2 hours or low for 5 hours
  • Add noodles, stock and boiling water, stir and cook for another 20 minute.

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