Baked Zucchini "Fries"

So I found out if you call it a fry, my kids will eat it. Dang. Why didn't I know that last week when I was trying to get them to eat carrots. You know...orange fries.

Even better...have them dip 'em in marinara,

...tell them it's ketchup.

It's amazing what a 2 year old will believe.

As for you, this is a great way to keep to your New Year's resolution.

Or are we over resolutions? Just between you and me...I'm getting there. Just one more week. They say it takes three weeks

 to make good habits and one day to break them.

 Before you give up...try these. I barely even had a chance to take them before they were snatched off the plate. These come from Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes. She has tons of good healthy recipes so check her out. You can get a healthy marinara recipe on her website to dip these in. I was being lazy and just used canned sauce.

Baked Zucchini Sticks

by Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes

WW points: 1.3 per serving (recipe makes 3 servings)

3 medium zucchini sliced into 3" x 1/2" sticks

1 large egg white
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese (can be found in the spaghetti sauce aisle next to Parmesan cheese)
cooking spray
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt
fresh pepper

Preheat oven to 425°.
In a small bowl, beat egg whites and season with salt and pepper. In a ziplock bag, place breadcrumbs, garlic powder and cheese and shake well. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
Dip zucchini sticks into eggs then into bread crumb and cheese mixture, a few at a time and shake to coat. Place the breaded zucchini in a single layer and spray more cooking spray on top. Bake at 425° for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping (.5 pt)

Recipe Notes:
1) Make them a little skinnier than shown here.

2) I had to double my breading because I had 4 zucchini and the breading got too soggy.
3) Best when served warm.