The 8 Point Show: Looking for Input!

[4kids4me]

Someone mentioned an awesome idea for a show - the 8 point show. I can't find where I read that and what recipes were going to be used. I'd love to offer this theme and would love more input on it.

I liked the low fat trifle I just made for the moms club - there's a whole thread on it, lol. No idea how many points that would be. Anyone know the # of servings in a trifle??

TIA! -Debbie

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I talked about doing an 8 PT Party - don't know if that is where you read it or not.....right now I am doing the 7 layer Southwest Salad, and the Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle (using angelfood cake)

Most of the trifle recipes are supposed to feed 16.....hmmmm, I guess it could, I don't know, I've seen 6 polish it off!

 

[4kids4me]

I could probably polish it off in a couple of sittings!!! 16?!? Maybe 16 toddlers, after a full lunch, lol!

Do you know how many points the salad and cheesecake trifle are?

 

[tlennhoff]

I'm not sure if those recipes are listed in the file WWPoints - current.doc or WWPoints - retired.doc - but you might check those files out for the points for most PC recipes.

 

[its_me_susan]

Someone mentioned an awesome idea for a show - the 8 point show. I can't find where I read that and what recipes were going to be used. I'd love to offer this theme and would love more input on it.

I liked the low fat trifle I just made for the moms club - there's a whole thread on it, lol. No idea how many points that would be. Anyone know the # of servings in a trifle??

TIA! -Debbie

I am guessing the WW document is outdated since WW has modified it's point system? Here it is

 

[laura062182]

Thanks! That is really helpful! Love this website! I might be addicted!!!!

 

[4kids4me]

Thank you so much for sharing that! This place is such a huge resource!!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Updated WW Points...Here is an updated WW points list - with all of the current cookbook recipes, and Taste of The Tropics recipes......It's not from me - it's from ChefAnn!

And Debbie - the points for the 7 layer salad, using lowfat sour cream, and lowfat cheese, w/o chicken is 4 points....adding chicken makes it 5 points. (based on 8 servings for the salad)
The Strawberry cheesecake Trifle - using FF/SF cheesecake pudding and light coolwhip is 3 points! If you use regular cheesecake pudding, but make it w/ skim milk, it is 4 points. (based on 16 servings)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Let's try this one more time!Okay - here it is......

 

[4kids4me]

I am surprised how low in points the SB recipes are! Is the 7 layer salad in a cookbook? I didn't see it when I looked through. Your suggestions sound delish!

 

[chefann]

I am guessing the WW document is outdated since WW has modified it's point system? Here it is

Is there a new way to compute the points in a recipe? I got the formula from someone (don't remember who), and I just use a spreadsheet to compute them. I'd hate to have to go back and recompute every recipe that's in my documents.

 

[its_me_susan]

Okay - here it is......

THANK YOU for doing this and sharing! I can't wait to bring it to my leader (I just joined)!

 

[yummybytes]

This sounded fabulous....Tropical Trifle

Recipe by: From Weight Watchers "Simply The Best"

3 Points Per Serving



1/4 c. sliced unblanched almonds

1 Tbsp. shredded unsweetened coconut

1 envelope (four 1/2 c. servings) reduced-calorie vanilla pudding mix

2 c. skim milk

1 Tbsp. grated orange zest

2 c. frozen light whipped topping

10 oz. angel food cake, cut into 2" cubes

1 c. orange juice

1 20oz. can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained

1 11oz. can mandarinorange sections, drained



1. In a large nonstick skillet, toast the almonds, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add the coconut and toast, stirring constantly, unti both are lightly browned, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a heatproof plate. 2. Prepare the pudding with the milk according to package directions; stir in the orange zest and 1 cup of the whipped topping. 3. Place one-third of the cake cubes in a 2 to 3 quart glass bowl, drizzle with one third of the orange juice. Spread one third of the pudding mixture over the cake and top with one-third each of the pineapple and mandarin orange. Repeat the layering twice more. 4. Spread the remaining 1 cup whipped topping over the top. refregerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with the toasted almond and coconut mixture.

16 servings -

Per serving: 129 calories, 2g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 1mg cholesterol, 231mg sodium, 25g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 3g protein, 76mg calcium Serving provides: 1 fruit/vegetable

 

[lisacb77]

There is not a new way to calculate pts. It's still based on calories, fat & fiber.

In January (I think) they adjusted the amt of pts you get to eat in a day. HTH.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

There is not a new way to calculate pts. It's still based on calories, fat & fiber.

In January (I think) they adjusted the amt of pts you get to eat in a day. HTH.

They did put a 4 point cap on fiber though......which may change the points on some items. The 4 pt cap was because some people were putting metamucil or other fiber supplements on ice cream etc..... to bring the points way down. (some people will do anything to cheat the system!)