Weight Watchers Bang Bang Broccoli
Ingredients:

  • 1 large head of broccoli (cut into florets) – 0 points
  • 1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs – 3 points
  • 1/4 cup flour (use whole wheat or almond flour for lower points) – 2 points (whole wheat) or 1 point (almond flour)
  • 1 large egg – 2 points
  • 1 tablespoon light mayo – 1 point
  • 2 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt – 0 points
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha – 0 points
  • 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce – 1 point
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice – 0 points
  • Cooking spray – 0 points

Total points:

  • 7 points for the whole recipe (using whole wheat flour)
  • 6 points for the whole recipe (using almond flour)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the coating:
    • In one bowl, whisk the egg.
    • In a separate bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and flour.
  3. Coat the broccoli:
    • Dip each broccoli floret into the egg, allowing excess to drip off.
    • Then, coat it in the panko/flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks.
  4. Bake the broccoli:
    • Arrange the coated broccoli florets on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until the broccoli is golden and crispy.
  5. Prepare the bang bang sauce:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the light mayo, Greek yogurt, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice.
  6. Serve:
    • Once the broccoli is crispy and golden, remove it from the oven. Drizzle or serve with the bang bang sauce for dipping.

Points Breakdown:

  • 7 points total for the entire recipe (using whole wheat flour), which serves 4.
  • That’s 1.75 points per serving!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

  • Calories: ~100-120
  • Protein: ~4g
  • Carbs: ~15g
  • Fat: ~3g

Tips:

  • Air fryer option: You can also air fry the broccoli for about 10-12 minutes at 375°F for an even crispier result.
  • Low-carb swap: Using almond flour instead of whole wheat flour lowers the carb count and points.
  • Spice level: Adjust the sriracha and chili sauce based on your heat preference.

Benefits:

  • Low in points: The use of Greek yogurt and light mayo significantly reduces the points.
  • Packed with fiber: Broccoli is high in fiber, which helps keep you full longer.
  • Customizable: You can easily tweak the spice level and texture by adjusting the amount of sriracha or chili sauce and choosing different coatings like almond flour for a lower carb option.

Conclusion:

This Bang Bang Broccoli is a guilt-free snack or side that delivers big on flavor without racking up points. At 1.75 points per serving, it’s a great way to satisfy your craving for something crispy and flavorful while staying within your Weight Watchers goals!