Quick Strawberry Jam-Filled Muffins 🧁
Ingredients:

  • 2 eggs (4 points)
  • 100g sugar (24 points)
  • 8g vanilla sugar (2 points)
  • A pinch of salt (0 points)
  • 125g vanilla yogurt (use 0% fat or fat-free Greek yogurt to reduce points, 0 points)
  • 50ml milk (use fat-free milk for 1 point)
  • 100ml oil (use light olive oil or swap with applesauce for 9 points)
  • 200g flour (19 points for all-purpose flour)
  • 8g baking powder (0 points)
  • Strawberry jam (use sugar-free strawberry jam, 0 points)
  • Almonds for topping (optional, use about 10g, 2 points)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla sugar until well combined and slightly frothy.
  3. Add the pinch of salt, vanilla yogurt, milk, and oil (or applesauce) to the egg mixture. Stir until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fill the muffin cups halfway with the batter, add a small spoonful of strawberry jam in the center, and then cover with more batter.
  7. Sprinkle some almonds on top if using.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow muffins to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information (per muffin, makes about 12 muffins):

  • Calories: ~150-160 per muffin
  • Protein: ~4g
  • Carbs: ~23g
  • Fat: ~6g
  • Points: 4-5 points per muffin (depending on the use of oil or applesauce)

Tips:

  • Reduce Points: Substitute some of the oil with unsweetened applesauce to reduce points and add moisture to the muffins.
  • Strawberry Jam: Using sugar-free jam keeps the muffins lower in points while still giving them a fruity center.
  • Yogurt Substitution: Swap vanilla yogurt for 0% fat Greek yogurt for extra protein and fewer points.
  • Flour Alternatives: For a lower carb version, you can experiment with almond flour, though it may slightly change the texture.

Benefits:

  • Protein Boost: Adding Greek yogurt can give the muffins a protein boost, keeping you fuller for longer.
  • Reduced Sugar: Using sugar-free jam and adjusting the oil/sugar ratio can help keep these muffins Weight Watchers-friendly.
  • Customization: These muffins are easy to customize—try different sugar-free jams like raspberry or blueberry for variety.

Conclusion:

These Quick Strawberry Jam-Filled Muffins make for a delightful treat that can fit into your Weight Watchers plan. By using light or sugar-free alternatives, you can enjoy a sweet, fruity muffin at just 4-5 points each. Perfect for breakfast or a snack!