Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups sugar-free chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other milk of your choice)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup powdered erythritol (or any other sugar substitute)
1/4 cup light butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional, adjust for points)
Instructions:
Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar-free chocolate chips, almond milk, cocoa powder, powdered erythritol, and light butter.
Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Stir well.
Continue microwaving in 15-30 second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped nuts (if using).
Quickly transfer the fudge mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Place the pan in the refrigerator and let the fudge set for at least 2 hours.
Once set, lift the parchment paper to remove the fudge from the pan. Cut into small squares.
Enjoy your Weight Watchers 5-Minute Fudge as a delightful treat!
Let’s start by looking at the points for each ingredient:
Sugar-free chocolate chips: The points will depend on the specific brand and nutritional content of the chocolate chips. You’ll need to check the nutrition label to find out the calories, saturated fat, sugar alcohols, and protein content per serving. Then, you can use the Weight Watchers calculator or app to determine the SmartPoints value based on the nutritional information.
Unsweetened almond milk: Unsweetened almond milk typically has 1 SmartPoint per cup on the myWW Blue plan, assuming it’s unsweetened and doesn’t contain any added oils or sugars.
Unsweetened cocoa powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder is generally 0 SmartPoints on the myWW Blue plan, as it’s a low-calorie ingredient.
Powdered erythritol: Powdered erythritol is a sugar substitute, and it typically has 0 SmartPoints on the myWW Blue plan since it’s a non-nutritive sweetener.
Light butter or margarine: Light butter or margarine will have SmartPoints based on its nutritional content. Look at the label for calories, saturated fat, and total fat per serving to determine the points value.
Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract is generally 0 SmartPoints on the myWW Blue plan, as it’s a flavoring without any significant nutritional content.
Chopped nuts (optional): The SmartPoints value for chopped nuts will depend on the specific type of nuts and the quantity used. Nuts are typically higher in calories and fats, so they’ll have SmartPoints based on their nutritional content.