My Staples!

Since starting this post-baby, weight-watcher/running gig, I've found that there are food items that I can NOT live without. First is Joseph's Lavash Bread. For 2 points, these things are pretty big and filling. My favorite use for them is flatbread pizzas. Spread a little tomato paste (Muir Glen is my favorite because I get it for free), some fresh basil, 2% Italian Shredded Cheese, Garlic Powder and fresh Steak Cut Mushrooms if I have them. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes. YUM!

Another staple is Joseph's Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Tortillas. These are just 1 pt each. You can totally create any meal without regret. I use these for pizzas all the time too, especially when I feel like eating a lot. I often make two of them. Even though it's not really more food or more filling than the 2pt Lavash, I'm eating TWO pizzas. And I can! Mind over matter type of thing. Some other uses for these and the Lavash are Quesadillas (I just made one with mozzarella, fresh basil and fresh tomatoes - delish and quick!), egg burritos, wraps, of course, and just about any place else you'd use bread. I love 'em and go through several pkgs. a week.

And finally, there's Jello. I love Jello, especially in the summer. I make at least one package each and every day. For 1 pt, throw a little cool whip on it, and it's totally sweet and refreshing and kills that sweet tooth craving. Usually, I have it for dessert every night. I mush it all up, then break up one of those little shortcake shells they have in the fruit section of the market (2 pts ea), mix that up and add a little cool whip to the mix. Smush it all together and it's like a mini-trifle. All for 3 pts! So, so good! And easy.

And there you have it. These are the things that get me through the week. :)