How many points in a S'more?

I calculated how many points in a traditional s'more, so I'll pass it along.

A traditional Hersheys bar is 5 points for the whole bar, so depending on how much chocolate you like on the s'more, you can calculate. I like less chocolate, so probably 1/4 to 1/8 of a bar is good for me.

A marshmallow has 1/2 a point per marshmallow

A traditional graham cracker has 1.5 points per full cracker. I also calculated with the low fat grahams which there is no difference in points.

So if S'mores are in your picnic menu, now you are equipped with the information!

Corn on the Cob

Don't forget about the lucious corn this time of year. It's great on the grill. You can also add some great flavors to it by adding dry rubs which you would use on meat, or some dry spices like dill or thyme. Corn on the cob is 1 point per ear!

Twinkies?

Did you know a Twinkie has only 3 points per cake (double that for the 2 pack). I don't support eating Twinkies, but it does fit in if you really have a hankering for a childhood treat.

Throw another on the grill

No matter what we are grilling, I put chicken on the grill. I just grill it plain to have later in the week. I have found I really like having grilled chicken sandwiches, or grilled chicken added to my Smart Ones meals especially the fettucine alfredo - yum!

Another Frozen Option-Blue Bunny

I was happy to calculate out that the Blue Bunny Grasshopper ice cream sandwich was 3 points. What a fabulous taste! I got a box of 10 sandwiches for .99 on sale and with a coupon. The Smart Ones desserts are 3 points too and are about $1.50 to $2.00 each. This is .10 each!!!

Wendy's Salad

The other day I was out and needed to pick up a quick lunch to go. I got the Wendy's side salad (yes, I was able to bypass the fries and frosty!!). I got two side salads @ $1.29 each. Not only was it a huge amount of food, but the price was right. I added 4 tablespoons of the Emerils balsamic dressing I love for 2 points. I added a little cut tomato and onion I had left over. I was so impressed with the amount of salad it was. I had to share.

TGI Fridays

I had a FABULOUS lunch the other day at TGI Fridays with a girlfriend. It's the Dragonfire Salmon!!!I have to tell you this dish was so good, I am going to write to them to tell them, and I never do that. I couldn't find the nutritional information, but found it for the Dragonfire Chicken, a similar dish only sub chicken for salmon. The Dragonfire chicken calculates to 9 points, so I'm sure the salmon is very close. I have to say this is the best 9 points I have had in a long time.