When you have a sweet tooth and want to stay on track, here's a nice treat. 
Sugar is NOT an added ingredient.
 

• 3 mashed bananas (ripe)
• 1/3 cup apple sauce
• 2 cups oats
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
•  1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
   

Here's a nice veggie addition for you mushroom lovers.

• 16 even-sized open cup mushrooms, stalks cut level
• 3 tbsp corn or vegetable oil
• 75g unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped very finely
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 50g fresh breadcrumbs
   

A sweet tasty treat that might just remind you of the Hawaiian islands.

1 cup pineapple juice 
1/2 cup packed brown sugar 
1/3 cup light soy sauce
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins. 

A healthy and delicious low Points version of Sesame Chicken that is sure to have all Weight Watchers jumping for joy. Save money and Points Plus by making this popular Chinese dish at home instead of at a restaurant. 

Here's  a tangy take on an old poultry favorite.

• 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 pounds total)
• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 1/4 cup dry red wine or water

• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Here's a copycat recipe from Red Lobster, if you like their Shrimp Scampi.

• 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 1 tablespoon pure olive oil
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups white wine, I use chardonnay
• 1/2 fresh lemon, Juice only
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
   

Here's a quick recipe  if you have some shrimp and don't know what to do with it.

• 1 stick of butter
• 1 fresh lemon
• 1-2 pounds fresh shrimp

These chewable snack bites are sure to curb those munchies.

• 1 ¼ cups canned crushed pineapple, slightly drained

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• ½ cup almonds

• 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

• ½ cup whole-wheat pastry flour

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup unsalted cold butter

• 3 tablespoons light olive oil

Chewy Ewy Gooey goodness that is sure to please.

• 2 packs Betty Crocker brownie mix

• 1 bag Kraft caramels

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 bag chocolate chips

• 1 cup chopped nuts

So simple, so easy. Not just frugal but cuts out the unknown ingredients.  Brownie Mix Can be pre-mixed and stored in plastic bags or mason jars. 
 

Brownie Mix 

• 1 Cup Sugar

• 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour

• 1/3 Cup Cocoa

• 1/4 tsp Salt

• 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

• 2 Eggs

• 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil

• 1 teaspoon Vanilla