160 Calories + 50 cents = Yum!

Two of my favorite things: a good deal and a yummy food find- oh and fro-yo!

Stop by Burger King all summer for a 160 calorie ice cream cone for only 50 cents! While I do think that McDonalds makes a better ice cream cone, you can't go wrong with a great offer!

Cool off with this great treat... If you can find a Burger King- they are few and far between thee days!

Happy Summer!

My Panera Fav- Back for Summer!

My favorite seasonal Panera Bread signature salad is back for summer, and still delicious! With only 350 calories, this yummy meal features thin sliced grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges, pecans and fat-free poppyseed dressing. It's very delicious!

Get it quick... It's only here till September.  Try it alone or in a combo with a turkey sandwich for a meal total of only 380 calories. 

Highly recommended!

Save the Date- 49 Cent Slurpees!

Save the Date!

This weekend stop by 7-eleven for your medium 49 cent Slurpee. Last year, the gas station/convenient store chain launched the "light" version of their famous and delicious Slurpees! 

Most of the light Slurpee flavors run only 20 calories - some are slightly more, but not over 30 calories- for an 8oz serving. So, your medium Light Slurpee will only run you 60-70 calories! Awesome!!

Some of the light flavors includes Sprite (new- can't wait to try it!), strawberry banana, mango, cherry limeade, and more.

Best 49 cents spent all summer!

Enjoy!

Food Find- 85 Calorie Dessert Bars

If you're not familiar with products from Arctic Zero, they are crazy low-cal "Ice Cream" pints in various flavors. The 150 calorie pints are ok- not so awesome... I'd rather have a smaller portion of any yummy Dreyer's/Edy's Slow Churned Light Ice Cream flavor instead...BUT this weekend I found these 85-calories Arctic Zero chocolate-covered bars at Kroger. They are new and pretty exciting!

Now- I will point out that they are pricey, ($5.49 for a 4 pack) but, they were surprisingly tasty for an 85 calorie dessert. Most WW or Skinny Cow desserts run 110-170, so this calorie count is a nice surprise, especially on a splurge day when you need something sweet. Also, the bar is a good size- about 5 inches. They come in a vanilla/chocolate 4-pack and an orange/strawberry 4-pack. The inside is a bit icy, but still creamy, and the outside is made of rich, crunchy chocolate. I've tried the strawberry and vanilla so far.  Both were pretty good! Not the best thing ever, but a great new find for only 85 calories (2 Weight Watcher Points).

Save the Date- New Chick-fil-A menu coming soon!

Beginning Monday, April 29, Chick-fil-A will introduce three NEW Entrée Salads and a Wrap - all under 430 calories- Save the Date!

I can't wait to try the Grilled Chicken Market Salad! 180 Calories- mixed greens, apples, strawberries, blueberries, grilled chicken yum!! (If you want to splurge a bit, be guilt free and pair the salad with a small waffle fries for 300 calories or an ice dream cone for 170 calories.)

All new menu items look healthy and delicious. Check it out!

http://chick-fil-a.com/Food/New-Salads

Pasta Salad Recipe

In the mood for some pasta salad? Try this lower calorie option!

(I honestly didn't measure this one... Depending on your measurements, the salad can run about 350 calories for 1-1/2 Cups)

In a large bowl, mix the following:
- High Fiber Pasta (200 calories or less per serving) Cooled
Try fiber gourmet or barilla: http://www.fibergourmet.com/
http://www.barilla.com/
- Roma Tomatoes
- Diced Red Onion
- Diced Cucumbers
- Sliced Black Olives
- Diced Mushrooms
- Broccoli Cloves
... The more veggies you add, the less pasta you will take in from a serving!
- Cubed Meat (We ordered two 1/4-inch oven roasted turkey slices and one 1/4-inch roast beef slice at the deli counter and cut into small cubes.)
- Fat Free Italian Dressing

Mix well and refrigerate!

Small Potatoes-Big Taste

My new cooking obsession- mini potatoes! It wasn't until I realized that 5 little potatoes are only 90-110 calories, that I have become obsessed. But now I use them for all types of meals. In the crockpot, in the skillet, in the oven- red potatoes, white potatoes, golden potatoes.... The possibilities are endless for these cute, low-cal "veggie carbs" as I've been calling them.

Tonight, I created a colorful chicken and veggies mix with random things we had in the house and sliced mini potatoes for a delicious and healthy dinner.

Green Zucchini
White Mushroom
Sliced Golden Potatoes
Pre-Cooked Tyson Grilled Chicken Diced
1 Can Died Tomato
Onions
Swanson Flavor Boost (See previous post)
Brown Rice
... All mixed together in a skillet!

350 Calories (estimated) for a giant portion! Now, that's no small potatoes!