13 Ways to Make Hummus

I just LOVE hummus!  This is such a great graphic or cheat sheet from Shape Magazine  on variations for making hummus.

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Chewy Granola Mix

I tweaked this recipe from a cookbook I picked up from my hospital's book sale titled "Allergy-Free recipes for Kids" by Publications International Ltd.  It is a great cookbook and I highly recommend it to anyone who has kids with food allergies.  This recipe is very filling.


1 cup gluten-free oats
1/2 cup slivered almonds (or pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp canola oil
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 325 then line a cookie sheet (with sides) with tin foil.  I highly recommend lightly spraying the tin foil with cooking spray after placing it over the cookie sheet.  The trail mix tends to stick a bit otherwise.  Combine oats, almonds, cranberries, raisins, maple syrup, oil, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and mix well.  Then spread thinly on the cookie sheet.  Bake 20-25 minutes (or until the oats are golden brown) stirring half way through.  Great as a snack or with almond milk for breakfast.

Makes 5 1/2 cup servings that are 7 Weight Watchers Points each.

LOW-FAT Sweet & Savory Popcorn

This is also a great recipe for when you're craving something sweet.

1/4 cup popcorn kernels
1 brown paper lunch bag
2 sprays cooking spray
2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Allspice
1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Salt

Put the popcorn kernels in the brown paper lunch bag, fold over the top a couple of time and put the bag in the microwave.  No oil is needed contrary to all of the instant popcorn manufacturers out there!  You can use the automatic popcorn setting on the microwave or set the time for about 3 minutes.  Then in a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and all of the seasonings well.  When the popcorn is done popping, take it out and pour it into a large bowl.  Spray the popcorn with the cooking spray while mixing it all up.  Then sprinkle the spice mixture over the popcorn again while mixing.  Serve.


This recipe makes about 8 cups which for me is one serving but since it is only 8 Weight Watchers Points Plus, I'm good with that!

LOW-FAT Chocolate Popcorn

OK this one's for all you chocolate lover's out there!  I admit it, I'm a total chocoholic and I'm addicted to popcorn too.  This recipe is a marriage made in heaven...

1/4 cup popcorn kernels
1 brown paper lunch bag
About 2 sprays of cooking spray
2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder


Put the popcorn kernels in the brown paper lunch bag, fold over the top a couple of times and put the bag in the microwave.  No oil is needed contrary to all of the instant popcorn manufacturers out there!  You can use the automatic popcorn setting or set the time for about 3 minutes.  Then in a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and cocoa powder well.  When the popcorn is done popping, take it out and pour it into a large bowl.  Spray the popcorn with the cooking spray while mixing it all up.  Then sprinkle the cocoa mixture over the popcorn again while mixing.  Serve.

For me this whole recipe is a single serving but since the whole thing is only 8 Weight Watchers Points Plus, I'm good with that!