Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

I love cheesecake and I love pie...so what better way to satisfy both cravings!! This is a no bake Pumpkin Pie made with an optional graham cracker crust, a cream layer and delicious pumpkin layer on top.  

INGREDIENTS FOR FIRST LAYER:

One 8-ounce pkg reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons half & half or milk
3 tablespoons Splenda granular
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups Cool Whip (sugar-free or regular), thawed

INGREDIENTS FOR SECOND LAYER:

1 cup low-fat milk
Two packages (Four serving size each) sugar-free, instant vanilla pudding mix
One 15-ounce can Libby’s pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
3 tablespoons Splenda Granular
1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
One ready-made graham cracker crust – optional
Dollop of fat-free whipped topping - optional

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In a large bowl,  beat together cream cheese, half & half, 2 Tbs. of  Splenda & vanilla until smooth.

2.  Gently fold in thawed whipped topping.

3.  Carefully spread mixture into crust.

4.  Using the same bowl, combine milk & pudding mix pumpkin puree & beat until thickened.

5.  Beat in Splenda & spices.

5.  Pour over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set.

Tupps Tidbits:  You could substitute 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon cloves for the Pumpkin Pie Spice.

This might have been the easiest pie I ever made.  It's a perfect fall dessert. You have to give this one a try! It is definitely a KEEPER recipe in the Tupper house!

Pumpkin Pie Shots

Fun Thanksgiving or fall idea.  We made these with light Greek yogurt, splenda brown sugar & sugar free chocolate chips.

• ¾ cup low-fat vanilla yogurt (traditional, not Greek)
• ¾ cup 100% pumpkin puree
• ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 6 graham cracker squares, crushed
• Aerated whipped cream (optional)

PREPARATION:

In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon to the bottom of each shot glass and sprinkle on graham cracker. Layer on another tablespoon of pumpkin filling and sprinkling of graham cracker. Add a squirt of optional whipped cream and garnish with a dash of pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon) and a small piece of graham cracker. Or get creative with garnishes and top whipped cream with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips!

Tupps Tidbits: You want to prepare & and serve immediately otherwise they will melt and not look pretty when serving (even if you refrigerate until you are ready to serve).

These cute parfaits are the real deal. Only thing missing is the crust, but hopefully the graham crackers will make up for that. It was super speedy. Keep in mind it is yogurt and not pumpkin pie so eat if for breakfast and enjoy! Keeper recipe in our house!

Bacon Cheese Inside Out Turkey Burger

Gooey Cheese!

Our sides were Sweet Kale Salad and Peas

8 oz lean ground turkey
1/3 cup grated zucchini
1 Tbs. grated onion
1 Tbs. minced garlic
4 Tbs. bacon bits
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
1 egg
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
pinch Kosher salt
pinch of black pepper
1.5 oz reduced-fat cheese

1. Put all the ingredients in a bowl except the cheese and mix well. The mixture will be moist.
2. Separate the meat mixture into 4 equal parts. Then, take one of the portions and separate into 2 small patties.
3. Open a round of Mini Baybel Light cheese and cut in half lengthwise to make two circles. Place one of the cheese circles in the center of a small patty. Top with the other patty and form together. Repeat to make other 3 burgers.
4. Heat a skillet or grill and spray with oil spray to prevent sticking. Once heated, cook the burgers for about 6 minutes on the first side and about 4-5 minutes on the flip side.
5. Serve on any whole grain or sprouted grain English muffin style bun with some baby spinach and a squirt of ketchup.

Tupps Tidbits: We used homemade fresh bacon bits to add to the flavor instead of processed bits that can be hard, dried, treated with preservatives.

Boy was this a hit!  Not only are the patties packed with flavor, but there's a hidden surprise of ooey gooey melty cheese in the middle!  They are simple, scrumptious and sure to please!  This is a KEEPER recipe in our house!  A side of Sweet Potato Fries would be good too!

White Chicken Chili

Throw all the ingredients listed below into a slow cooker (no particular order). Cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours. Stir halfway. Serve with tortilla chips & top with shredded cheese if you like.

1 lb de-boned rotisserie chicken

1 handful chopped fresh cilantro

15 oz whole kernel corn 2 cloves minced garlic

2 cans white northern beans

1 medium chopped onion

4 oz can chopped green chilies

4 oz chicken broth

4 oz cream cheese

1/4 C half & half

3/4 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin

Tupps Tidbits: Any cooked chicken will work for this recipe, we recommend stirring everything right away to cook evenly.

We would definitely not skip adding the cheese on top. We sprinkled Fiesta Blend, Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese & dipped WildRoots Red Quinoa Chia Chips. The chips we found at Sam's club. They have great flavor, Gluten-free & Whole Grain. If you like "White Chicken Chili" this recipe is definitely a KEEPER!

Health and Happiness!

Let's do this! We are re-establishing goals and starting up our blog again.
Let us bring you a new healthy meal idea each week.

• Drink before you eat. No, I am not talking about alcohol...try and drink at least 2 cups of WATER 30 minutes before each meal.  It helps take the edge of appetite and also hydrates your body.
• Go TOPLESS!  Lose the top slice of bread on burgers, sandwiches to cut carbs & calories.
• For every meal, first, eat your Protein, then your  fruit & veggies, and then if still hungry eat starches!

Yes, a drive thru does sound good right now but 

controlling your weight sounds SOOO much better!