Skinny No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Every Thanksgiving meal needs a few great desserts! This recipe for Skinny No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is one of our favorites. It’s super easy to make because it doesn’t require any bake time; you can whip this up the night before and let it refrigerate overnight, or make it the morning of and let the cheesecake refrigerate for a few hours. We used a reduced-fat, store-bought crust for convenience but feel free to make your own crust. The pumpkin combined with the cream cheese makes a delicious cheesecake filling that anyone who likes pumpkin and cheesecake will enjoy!

Recipe: Skinny No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

Prep time: 10 + 4 hours chill time

Cook time: None

Yield: 8 servings

Serving size: 1 slice

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) package ⅓-less-fat cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 (15-ounce) can 100% pumpkin puree
• ¾ cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• 1 pre-made reduced fat graham cracker pie crust

Instructions

1. With an electric mixer, cream the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
2. Beat in the rest of the ingredients, until incorporated.
3. Pour into the prepared pie crust and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: 1 slice

Calories: 146

Calories from fat: 61

Fat: 6g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 21mg

Sodium: 132 mg

Carbohydrates: 17g

Fiber: 2g

Sugar: 14g

Protein: 5g

SmartPoints: 7

Source: http://www.skinnymom.com/skinny-pumpkin-cheesecake/

Skinny Mocha Java Protein Smoothie

Protein and coffee?! Do I have your attention? I drink this shake almost every day when I’m on my way into the office. It totally satisfies my coffee fix while the protein keeps me satisfied until lunch time! If you’re looking to make the perfect smoothie, try the Blendtec blender. I love mine! It has a pre-set button for smoothies that whips them into the perfect consistency! For another deliciously flavored protein treat, try my Skinny Apple Pie Protein Shake!

Skinny Mocha Java Protein Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: None

Yield: 1 serving

Serving size: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup brewed coffee, chilled
• 1 scoop Skinny Mom® Milk Chocolate Protein Powder
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 teaspoon stevia (or your favorite no- or zero-calorie sweetener)

Instructions

1. Blend all of the ingredients together in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: (1 smoothie)

Calories: 91

Calories from fat: 14

Fat: 2g

Saturated Fat: 1g

Cholesterol: 42mg

Sodium: 174mg

Carbohydrates: 3g

Fiber: 0g

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 17g

SmartPoints: 2

Mummy Hot Dogs

Trick or treat! Halloween season is finally upon us, which means you have an excuse to make adorable treats like these Mummy Hot Dogs! We used turkey hot dogs and reduced-fat crescents to keep them on the skinny side, and dotted the eyes with a bit of mustard. You’ll be known as the cool mom on the cul-de-sac once the neighbor kids get ahold of these yummy mummies!

Recipe: Mummy Hot Dogs

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 10-12 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

Serving size: 1 mummy

Ingredients

• 1 can reduced-fat crescents rolls
• 8 turkey hot dogs
• ½ teaspoon yellow mustard

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
2. Unroll the crescent rolls on a cutting board and pinch the seams together, then cut the crescent into quarter-inch strips.
3. Wrap 2 strips around the turkey dog, leaving an opening near the top for the mummy's face.
4. Transfer the mummies to an ungreased baking sheet, and bake until golden, 10-12 minutes.
5. Using a toothpick, paint two mustard eyes on the face, and serve with preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Per Serving: (1 mummy)

Calories: 118

Calories from fat: 53

Fat: 6g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 25mg

Sodium: 427mg

Carbohydrates: 10g

Fiber: 0g

Sugar 2g

Protein: 7g

SmartPoints: 4

Source: http://www.skinnymom.com/recipe-mummy-hot-dogs/