Question

I’m so confused.  and I don’t know how to ask this.I’m so confused. and I don’t know how to ask this. So, I followed a recipe that I found on skinny taste recipe page. I couldn’t find what the recipe was named while trying to track it I tried typing it so many different ways. According to her blog post it’s 3 points (blue plan) a serving. When I tried to “build a recipe” I put everything in exactly how I cooked it and the points came out WAY more than what the post says, so I deleted it. I guess my questions is how do I know what’s accurate? Or how do you accurately build recipe that you follow to track it properly?  

Answer 1

I always double check the points on recipes that I get from anywhere other than the WW app. I do this by entering all the info into the recipe builder. If the points value isn't listed on the app ( and not "entered by a member") I always run the recipe thru the builder. It's the only way to know for certain the points. value.  

Comments

@vanwinkle188 I have even found some entered by members may not be totally accurate.  

Answer 2

Check that the ingredients are indeed the same. Different brands sometimes are tricky for the system- one brand of black beans always comes up 4 points for me, even though they are the SAME exact thing (same ingredients and everything) as another brand that comes up at 0 points.  

Answer 3

Skinny taste is usually accurate. Always use the recipe builder to check point value form anything other than WW.  

Answer 4

When you use the recipe builder remember to make sure not only all ingredients are accurately entered but just as important be sure the SERVING size is entered correctly. The serving size divides all the ingredients into the point value per serving.  

Answer 5

It might help if you include a screen shot of your recipe builder and a link to the Skinny Taste recipe. Then we can better help you.  

Answer 6

I got it! Thank y’all so much! It was me typing the wrong flour in (instead of scanning mine which I did when I got home) and adjusting serving size! Thank you so much! I’ll attach copies of my recipe and the bread it’s self

Answer 7

I noticed the same with a lot of recipes that claim to be WW or WW friendly. I build them in the app to check.  

Comments

@bikol I have found this with several sites too. However Skinnytaste is a very good site and their recipes have always been accurate (and delicious! )

Answer 8

A lesson learned--never depend on point values that any one or any site posts. Many times they are based on older plans, or just not calculated correctly. ALWAYS do your own calculations.  

Answer 9

Look at the number of servings, and the serving size. Make sure the number is for your plan, I usually build it in the recipe maker before making it, because not all ingredients are the same. This way I know what I am getting into prior to making it. I often find the serving size is ½ Cup, which isn’t realistic. So I make the recipe even skinnier(Use ground chicken), or change things to my needs to get the point values I need.  

Answer 10

The recipe was strawberry banana bread for anyone wondering!