"Pie-Lattes" fun

[alan_steacy]

Hello 103'ers,

After listening to MJ's 26th energy lesson I decided to give it a try, but I can't understand why it didn't work. After a week of eating "pie" and drinking "lattes", I'm 10 pounds heavier and haven't slept in days! Where did I go wrong?

Sorry,just kidding. I just couldn't help my self. Remember, there is energy in humor, even bad humor!

103 really has me thinking and I intend to make it a life long habit. Hope it's working well for the rest of you.

alan_steacy

[Sailorgirl]

Hi Alan,

Thanks for your great sense of humor! While I may not have a recipe for a healthy, tasty, lowfat pie, I'm sure I have a most incredibly delicious Weight Watcher dessert that would knock your socks off and would help you lose those 10 extra pounds, especially if you had a Pilates appetizer earlier that day! One thing my family agrees on is that I'm a great cook and I only use Weight Watchers Cookbooks; they are very yummy!

As far as lattes, I suggest making it skim (although it really doesn't taste as good) or skipping the latte and going for straight coffe or tea with honey; warm, refreshing and minus all the calories!

Let me know if you'd like that recipe

Sailorgirl

[alan_steacy]

Hi Sailorgirl,

Actually I can't remember the last latte I had, or pie for that matter. Thanks for your suggestions, though.

I just finished 103. Mark has some great stuff in there. Now I have to work on instilling the energy enhancing habits.

Be well,
Alan

[rlal]

Sailorgirl, I will take that recipe if you still have it

[Sailorgirl]

Hi rlal,

Sorry it's taken me so long to get back here w/the recipe. Sailing season is very busy for me and now it's starting to get cold in New England, so here I am!

This recipe is actually more of a lava cake, if you've ever had one, than a pie, but it's out of this world. It's only 206 calories w/2 grams of fat (4 WW points) and sooooooooo delicious - enjoy!

Chocolate-Espresso Pudding Cake (makes 8 servings)

Batter: 1 c. cake or all-purpose flour, 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar, 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 c. low fat (1%) milk, 1 TBSP. unsalted butter -melted, 1 tsp. vanilla extract.

Topping: 3/4 c. granulated sugar, 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 3/4 c. hot water, 1/2 tsp. instant espresso powder

1. To prepare the batter - combine flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a med. bowl. Stir in mild, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Spoon the batter into a 4 qt. slow cooker (crockpot).

2. To prepare the topping, combine the granulated sugar and cocoa in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Combine the hot water and espresso powder in a liquid measure. Carefully pour over the cocoa-sugar mixture; do not stir.

3. Cover and cook until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pudding comes out clean, 1 1/2 - 2 hours on high. Serve warm.

Tip: Allow the pudding to cool, uncovered about 20 minutes before serving. To garnish, sift 1/2 tsp powdered sugar & 1/2 tsp cocoa over each serving.