Question

I’m on the green plan. I keep seeing recipes that give the amount of Smartpoints. Is that what I’m using on the green plan?  

Answer 1

All plans use smart points. Unfortunately you would have to calculate it yourself if it doesn’t say what plan the points are for

Answer 2

FWIW, I re-calculate every recipe. I've found tremendous inconsistencies, and it makes me feel better knowing for sure. I also find that serving sizes in a recipe aren't always true - I suspect they bump them up a tiny bit to try to lower the points.  

Comments

@surfperch I agree!  

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That is the fallacy of most of these websites that sell recipes, or put them out there. 1/2 Cup isn't a realistic serving size no matter who you are. Sure the recipe says 3 points per 1/2 Cup, but a real world portion is then 9 points, and the recipe is worthless. I examine every recipe, figure out swaps(substitutes), and figure out to make a real serving size.  

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Good point on the swaps . I never use sour cream anymore, instead subbing with greek yogurt.