Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies

Guys, these are so good. There are no words to describe it! AND, they're only 3 points+ per cookie! I've recently been introduced to Nutella (as in somebody MADE me try it). I will never go back! I've been Pinteresting like crazy to find delicious recipes I can use Nutella in. This one was a winner. I found it at The Sister's Cafe (thanks) and immediately had to try them!

So, first things first, here's what you need:

2 sticks Butter at room temperature
2/3 c. Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy)
1 c. Sugar
1 c. Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
2 2/3 c. Flour
2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
1/3 heaping c. Nutella

1. Cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth. 

 2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. 

 3. Add to the butter mixture.

 4. Add spoonfuls of Nutella to the top of the dough. Use a butter knife to swirl the Nutella through the dough. If you want lovely, marbled cookies then don't overmix the Nutella! I mixed mine a bit more than I would've liked, but I'm forgiving myself since it was my first (and definitely NOT my last) time making these. =) 

 5. Put the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes to set the Nutella before putting the cookies on your cookie sheet. 

6. Dollop about 1 T. of mixture onto your cookie sheet per cookie. This will yield about 48 delicious, mouth-watering cookies. =)

7. Bake the cookies at 350° for 10-12 minutes. The edges should be golden-brown. Don't over-bake them. They'll have to sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before you transfer them to a wire rack to cool. They'll look like the picture below when you take them out (nice and fluffy)...

 ...and they'll look like this when they're done sitting (flat). Don't worry or think you did something wrong when they flatten out!

I've already eaten two tonight (Yes, I counted them). The hubby likes them too and I'm sure they're going to be a staple at the June household! I hope you guys enjoy these cookies as much as we did!!!! =)

Nutritional Information

Calories: 115.7

Total Fat: 5.6 g

Sodium: 148.3 mg

Carbohydrates: 14.9 g

Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g

Protein: 1.9 g

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Pros & Cons of the Week and Next Weeks Goals

How are y'all doing? Did you work hard this week?

I totally rocked my weigh-in today (I have to brag a little)! I lost 3.6 lbs! Woot woot! 

So, the pros and cons of this week (I want you to make a list too!)...

Pros

I lost weight!
I didn't eat as much as usual in a typical week (Usually I feel like I have to snack constantly).

I planned meals out in advance-ish. 

I didn't overeat at a family party (huge bonus).

No binging (hallelujah)!

I stayed motivated throughout the week.

I had beer and stayed within my points (gotta love a little Oberon. 3 WW points/Bottle)!

I found some low point desserts to snack on.

When writing out your pros, make sure you include everything. Don't sell yourself short. I don't care how big or small the pro is. Write it down. Everything counts!

Cons

I took the week off from running (a little personal experiment).

I didn't get in all of my good health guidelines each day.

I managed to sneak in a few processed (& super unhealthy) foods.

There were a few times during the week where I found myself hungry before dinner (stomach growling hungry).

I drank more soda than usual.
I'm a bit worried about the amount of weight I lost this week. That's a lot of poundage for one week.

Don't get obsessed with the cons of your week. Acknowledge them and let them go. I'm serious. Do not hung up on these. If you have nothing else to feel good about, just remember that you are trying.

All in all, this was a pretty great week for me (I hope it was the same for you)! This coming week is a bit worrisome to me. My husband and I are moving to the fair land of Urbana-Champaign, IL. Y'all know how moving goes....but I think I can manage. This weekend could be nightmarish, but as long as I own the rest of the week I think I'll be okay.

So, goals for this week. 

1. Don't use moving as an excuse to eat terribly. 

2. Find a new Weight Watchers location in Urbana-Champaign.

3. Choose healthy options for the inevitable en route fast food stops.

4. Less soda, more unsweetened iced tea.
5. Focus on getting in those good health guidelines daily.

I'll give you guys an update next week on how these goals went for me (yikes). =)

If you lovely readers can come up with any goals, feel free to share them with me and we can hold each other accountable for this upcoming week! When coming up with your goals, make sure you look ahead for anything that could cause you trouble in the week (date night, girls night, guys night, family party, etc.). Good luck this week!

Stay tuned for "How to Eat When Camping"!!!

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Key Lime Pie

So, this dessert is pretty darn tasty (and, like the last one, easy)!

Here's what you need:
1/4 c. water
1 package sugar-free lime gelatin
2 containers fat-free key lime pie yogurt
8 oz. frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
1 Keebler ready crust reduced fat graham pie crust

1. Heat up your water in a microwave safe measuring cup for 45 seconds or until boiling.

2. Whisk in Jell-O until dissolved.

3. In a large bowl mix together the Jell-O mixture and yogurt.

4. Fold in the whipped topping.

5. Carefully spread this mixture in the ready-made crust and refrigerate until it's set.

Garnish as desired and store in the refrigerator. This is 4 WW points per piece. It's delightful! Try some variations of it and let me know how they turn out!!! Enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per 1/8 of pie)

Calories: 160

Total Fat: 3.5 g

Sodium: 115 mg

Carbohydrates: 27 g

Dietary Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

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Lemon Poppyseed Cake

Guys, this is sooooo good (and easy)!!!

Start out with these three items: lemon cake mix (I recommend one that isn't super-moist), 12 oz. diet 7-up (or diet sprite), and 2-3 T. poppyseeds (optional).

Mix all of them together (easy, right?).

Pour in a greased 9x13 pan

Bake according to the cake mix directions (I added a few minutes to it).

Cut into 24 pieces AND ENJOY!

Honestly, this is so good! This recipe is 2 WW points per piece. It's so easy and very much worth the minimal effort that you'd have to put in!

Nutritional information (per piece)

Calories: 70.5

Total Fat: >1 g

Sodium: 137 mg

Carbohydrates: 15.2 g

Dietary Fiber: >1 g

Protein: >1 g

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