Weight Watchers Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Cake

Weight Watchers Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Cake
Serves 12 | ~4–5 points per slice (depending on your WW plan)

✨ Ingredients:

For the Banana Cake:

• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (0 points)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (0 points)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar or monk fruit sweetener (3 points for sugar; 0 points for sweetener)
• 1 large egg (0 points)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (0 points)
• 1 cup self-rising flour (12 points)
• 1/2 tsp baking soda (0 points)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• Pinch of salt

For the Frosting:

• 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (5 points)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar or monk fruit sweetener (1–2 points or 0 for sweetener)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (0 points)
• 1 tbsp skim milk (0 points), if needed to thin

🥣 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Make the Batter:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, applesauce, brown sugar (or sweetener), egg, and vanilla extract.
   • In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
   • Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just blended (don’t overmix).
3. Bake:
   • Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
   • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
   • Let cool completely before frosting.
4. Make the Frosting:
   • Beat together the reduced-fat cream cheese, powdered sugar (or sweetener), and vanilla extract.
   • If the frosting is too thick, add 1 tbsp milk to thin it.
5. Frost and Slice:
   • Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.
   • Slice into 12 pieces.

🧮 WW Points Recap (per slice):

Estimated per serving: ~4–5 points depending on your WW plan and choice of sweetener.

✅ Tips:

🍰 Use monk fruit sweetener or stevia to make it even lower in points.
🍌 Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.
🥄 Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days.