We interrupt our regularly scheduled Q&A to bring you the most popular HG recipes of 2020! It's been one heck of a year, and we've all been cooking up a storm... Did your favorites make the list?
King Ranch Chicken Casserole
1/6th of casserole: 252 calories, 11g total fat (5.5g sat. fat), 626mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugars, 24g protein
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 7*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™
) SmartPoints® value 5*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
If there's one kind of recipe we can predict will be a hit with the HG readers, it's a chicken casserole like this one. And we're glad you all loved it as much as we do! This easy family meal requires just six main ingredients and is full of lean protein, creamy cheese, and lots of flavor. Hmmm, maybe we should pop one in the oven right now...
2-Ingredient Banana Oaties
1/12th of recipe (1 cookie): 42 calories, 0.5g total fat (0g sat. fat), 25mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 1g protein
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 1*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™
) SmartPoints® value 1*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 0*
Does it get any better than healthy cookies with just two main ingredients? If you've got bananas and old-fashioned oats on hand, you can make oaties ASAP! We've also got suggested add-ins, in case you wanna get nuts, add a topping, and go up to (GASP!) three ingredients. We highly recommend making these any time... including now!
Rice Krispies Treat for One
Entire recipe: 104 calories, 2.5g total fat (0.5g sat. fat), 120mg sodium, 19g carbs, 0g fiber, 6.5g sugars, 1g protein
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™
) SmartPoints® value 5*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
We made a LOT of recipes in a mug this year, and clearly you appreciate ‘em! This is such a great hack for anyone who thinks "I could really go for a Rice Krispies Treat right now, but I don't need an enormous panful." If you've got the three essential ingredients, you can make a single fresh treat just for you in minutes. The hardest part: Waiting for it to cool so you don't burn your mouth.
3-Ingredient Pineapple Cake in a Mug
Entire recipe: 135 calories, 1.5g total fat (0.5g sat. fat), 244mg sodium, 27.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 16g sugars, 2.5g protein
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 6*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™
) SmartPoints® value 6*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 6*
Yes, it's ANOTHER easy single-serving mug recipe. (Told you they were popular!) We whipped up this speedy cake hack, and the results are stellar. Just three easy ingredients! And while the whipped topping is optional, it's highly recommended.
Air-Fryer Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Wrap
Entire recipe: 207 calories, 5.5g total fat (2g sat. fat), 632mg sodium, 24g carbs, 10g fiber, 7.5g sugars, 20.5g protein
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 5*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™
) SmartPoints® value 4*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 4*
Air fryers rule, and ours has certainly gotten a workout this year. One thing we discovered (and you loved) is that air fryers work great for making hot handheld wraps in a snap. This one is savory, sweet, saucy, creamy, and cram-packed with protein. Pair it with a veggie side dish for a seriously amazing and satisfying lunch!
Ding Dong Protein Freeze
Entire recipe: 148 calories, 5.5g total fat (2.5g sat. fat), 170mg sodium, 16g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 7.5g sugars, 11.5 protein
Green Plan SmartPoints® value 4*
Blue Plan (Freestyle™
) SmartPoints® value 4*
Purple Plan SmartPoints® value 4*
After all the quality time Lisa spent with her blender on
Facebook Live, the most popular of this year's frozen drinks has emerged... and of course it's the one inspired by a chocolate snack cake. When your sweet tooth comes a-calling, answer with this shake: under 150 calories, complete with filling fiber and protein, and soooo chocolatey!
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More Fan Q&A on the Latest Hungry Girl Podcast!
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Hungry Girl: Chew the Right Thing! Tune in as Lisa tackles fan-requested topics like…
⭑ how to handle diet saboteurs who challenge your healthy habits
⭑ how to stock your kitchen when working from home (turkey & pickles are at the top of Lisa’s list!)
⭑ all about putting the 80/20 philosophy into action
… and so much more!
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