Lemon blueberry turnovers
Lemon Blueberry Turnovers Weight Watchers: A Citrusy-Sweet Delight
Introduction
Elevate your dessert experience with our Lemon Blueberry Turnovers—a Weight Watchers-friendly treat that combines the zesty freshness of lemons with the sweet burst of blueberries. These flaky and delightful turnovers offer a perfect balance of flavors while keeping your points in check.
Smart Ingredient Choices
Crafted with a mindful touch, our Lemon Blueberry Turnovers feature smart ingredient choices to create a delicious and health-conscious dessert. Utilize fresh blueberries, lemons, light puff pastry, and a sugar substitute to achieve a delightful sweetness without excessive points.
Fresh Blueberries
Incorporate fresh blueberries for a burst of antioxidants and natural sweetness. The blueberries add a juicy and vibrant element to the turnovers, enhancing the overall flavor profile without compromising your commitment to smart eating.
Zesty Lemons
Use fresh lemons to infuse a citrusy zing into the turnovers. The lemon zest and juice contribute a refreshing and bright flavor that complements the sweetness of the blueberries, creating a harmonious blend for your taste buds.
Light Puff Pastry
Opt for light puff pastry to create a flaky and golden crust for the turnovers. This choice ensures the desired texture while keeping the points in check, allowing you to enjoy the indulgence of pastry without excess.
Sugar Substitute
Choose a sugar substitute for the filling to add sweetness without the additional calories. This smart ingredient choice allows you to savor the sweet satisfaction of Lemon Blueberry Turnovers while staying mindful of your daily SmartPoints.
Filling Brilliance
Prepare the blueberry filling with a combination of fresh blueberries, lemon zest, sugar substitute, and a touch of cornstarch. The filling brilliance ensures a luscious and flavorful interior for your turnovers.
Baking Excellence
Bake the turnovers to golden perfection, allowing the puff pastry to rise and create a flaky crust. The baking excellence ensures a delightful texture that complements the sweetness of the filling.
Smart Portion Control
Serve your Lemon Blueberry Turnovers in reasonable portions to practice smart portion control. This approach allows you to enjoy the sweetness of the dessert without exceeding your daily SmartPoints.
Serving Suggestions
Dust your turnovers with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a dollop of light whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence. Whether enjoyed as a dessert for a special occasion or a delightful treat for a weekend brunch, these turnovers bring the joy of citrusy-sweet goodness to your table in a health-conscious and delicious manner.
Conclusion: A Citrusy-Sweet Triumph
In conclusion, Lemon Blueberry Turnovers Weight Watchers edition offer a citrusy-sweet triumph within the points framework. With smart ingredient choices, filling brilliance, and a commitment to smart points, this dessert invites you to savor the pleasure of turnovers without compromising your wellness journey. Make it a regular feature in your dessert repertoire, celebrating the satisfaction that comes with these Weight Watchers-friendly delights—a perfect blend of citrusy freshness and health-conscious sweetness.
I may be a bit obsessed with the 2 ingredient dough. Lemon blueberry turnovers for 1 point on regular and 2 points on diabetic plans. Yum. Makes 11 servings
Notes: it was delicious. I use Monk Fruit in most things as a sugar substitute. If you don’t use sugar substitutes I’m sure the blueberries will give it some sweetness on its own.
Ingredients
Fage Total 0% Nonfat Greek strained yogurt plain
1 cup(s)
Lakanto Monkfruit sweetener with erythritol, golden
5 tsp
Water
2 Tbsp
Self-rising flour
1 cup(s)
Blueberries
1 cup(s), Fresh or frozen
Fairlife Fat-free ultra-filtered milk 2 Tbsp
Lemon zest
1/2 Tbsp
Fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp
Swerve The ultimate sugar replacement, confectioners
4 Tbsp
INSTRUCTION:
1Make the impossible dough by mixing the Greek yogurt, flour, and 2 tablespoons of granulated monkfruit in a bowl. Once mixed, knead for a couple of minutes until smooth. Wrap in parchment and rest in the refrigerator for a few hours.
In the meantime, make the blueberry compote by combining the blueberries, water, and remaining granulated monkfruit in a saucepan over medium heat until it bubbles. Take off the head. Spoon some of the juice into a little bowl and add a half teaspoon of cornstarch. Stir until incorporated. Pour in the blueberries, stir, and leave to cool.
Once the dough has rested, flour your work surface and the top of the dough. Roll the dough into a thin sheet. You may have to add flour because the dough is sticky. Once rolled, cut circles (I used a small drinking glass) out of the dough. Transfer the dough circles one at a time to a parchment lined pan. Roll them thinner. Spoon a teaspoon of blueberry mixture onto each circle. Fold one half over the other and crimp the edges with a fork. Brush with milk. Bake at 350 for 14-16 minutes until the dough begins to brown. Make the glaze by mixing the juice of one lemon with the confectioners Swerve and lemon zest. Drizzle the glaze over the cooked turnovers.