Easy Slow Cooker Thai PB2 Chicken

PB2?  Are you wondering what PB2 is?  Well PB2 is the greatest invention EVER!  Its powdered peanut butter.  Yeah, you heard me, powdered peanut butter.  AND because its powdered, it is WAY less in points than even reduced fat peanut butter.  For example, 2 TBSP of reduced fat peanut butter is 4 points.  2 TBSP of PB2, reconstituted with 1 TBSP of water.... 1 point!  Yup, 1 point.  So, if you're interested, check out Bell Plantation because they are the folks who sell it.  Infact, I have to order some more today.

I found this recipe on their website.  I altered it slightly because I like a little more peanut butter flavor.  I ran it through the recipe builder on the WW website so I know the points are correct.

I served this over some cooked egg noodles.  It was a great substitution to the Thai Chicken Pasta that I like to get at the Cheesecake Factor, that's for sure!

Easy Slow Cooker Thai PB2 Chicken
Serves: 4
Points: 4 (if serving with egg noodles, be sure to add the points for that!)

Ingredients

2 lbs: Skinless, boneless, chicken breast
3/4 cup: Salsa
1/2 cup: PB2
1 tsp: Ginger (if fresh, minced)
2 Tbsp: reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tsp: Lime juice
2 tsp: Cornstarch (optional)
2 tsp: Minced garlic (optional)
To taste: Salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours.

Peanut Butter Pie

This is a perfect example of how to use one of my "Food Finds", PB2. This makes for a great chocolate/peanut butter dessert.

Peanut Butter Pie
Serves: 8
Points: 4

Ingredients

1 - 4oz pkg Fat-free, Sugar free vanilla instant pudding mix
1 - 4oz pkg Fat-free, sugar free chocolate instant pudding mix
1/2 cup PB2
3 cups fat-free milk (divided into 2 - 1 1/2 cup servings)
1 - 6oz reduced fat graham cracker crust

Instructions

1) Mix PB2, vanilla pudding mix and 1 1/2 cup fat free milk. Whisk together well. Pour into pie crust.

2) Mix chocolate pudding mix and 1 1/2 cup fat free milk. Whisk together well. Carefull pour over peanut butter mixture.

3) Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Food Finds!

Here are some things that I have come across that are great food finds. They are good substitutions for the real thing. Or just things that I like. These items are now staples in my home. As I find new items I will make additional posts. And remember, everyone's tastes are different. So, you may or may not like these items. These are just suggetions in case you're looking for something new to try.

1) Arnold Sandwich Thins (Multi-Grain) - These are so delicious and the perfect low point substitution for bread. Read more about them here.

2) Laughing Cow Cheese (Lite Soft Cheese Spread) - Each little wedge of cheese is a piece of low point cheesy heaven. Use them on bread or a low-point english muffin. Use them as a dip/spread for celery or carrots. Use them on crackers or even use them to make a fettucine alfredo sauce. Read more about them here.

3) PB2 - My god does this stuff RULE! This is a substitute for high pointed peanut butter! Even reduced-fat peanut butter is high in points. But this stuff, dehydrated peanuts, once rehydrated with water is only 1/4 of the points for the same amount serving as reduced-fat peanut butter. Check it out here. They have even come out with a chocolate/PB2 BLEND! Can't wait to try this out.

4) Morningstar Farms Veggie Sausage Patties - I loved Mc Donald's Sausage Mc Muffins (without the egg) and now I can make my own for WAY less points. You can use these along with a lite english muffin and a slice of 2% cheese. Or do what I do, use a sandwich thin. Either way, these little veggie sausages are very tasty and a good substitution for the real thing.

5) Morningstar Farms Buffalo Wings Veggie Wings - These are very tasty. They make a great sandwich with a slice of cheese, some lettuce and a sandwich thin. Definitely check them out!