Healthier Pumpkin Banana Bread - 237 calories

My husband informed me that he has gained 6 lbs since I started cooking. I've tried to tell him that is about portion control and not my cooking, but I'm going to attempt to do better with adding some healthy options. Today's attempt...Pumpkin Banana Bread. Pretty good and it has 2 fruits and whole wheat! It's practically like health food!

Pumpkin Banana Bread

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 bananas, mashed
1 cup canned pumpkin pie mix
1/4 canola oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the bananas, pumpkin, oil, eggs and vanilla.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the banana-pumpkin mixture, and gently fold until combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center and comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove bread from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.

12 servings - 237 calories (Recipe Calculator)

(6g Fat, 4g Fiber)

4 Weight Watchers Points

Weight Watchers Bubble Up Enchiladas

It's amazing what happens when you threaten them with no dessert! It has been such a struggle to get two finicky 9 year olds to try new things. Last night I told them if they didn't at least try it they couldn't have dessert. After a little (a lot) of whining they finally tried it...and liked it! Maybe this no dessert thing could come in handy with some chores too!

Weight Watchers Bubble Up Enchiladas

1 pound lean ground turkey

10 oz enchilada sauce

8 oz tomato sauce

1 1/4 cup reduced fat Mexican style cheese

8 low fat biscuits (regular size)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown turkey and drain if needed. Mix in enchilada sauce. Cut the refrigerated biscuits into fourths and stir them into the meat mixture. Pour into greased casserole dish and bake for 25 minutes. Take out of oven and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake an additional 10 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

6 servings - 390 calories

This was a pretty big serving. I did 8 servings at 293 calories - which allowed me to save room for corn cakes!