Weight Watchers-Friendly Cottage Cheese Cake
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese – 2 points
  • 1 cup fat-free Skyr or Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla) – 0 points (if fat-free and unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar-free maple syrup (or skip if using flavored yogurt) – 0 points
  • 2 large eggs – 4 points
  • 1 cup rolled oats – 5 points
  • Fresh fruit (optional, like berries or apple slices) – 0 points

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Blend all the ingredients: In a blender or food processor, add the cottage cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, eggs, and oats. Blend until smooth and well-combined.
  3. Prepare the pan: Lightly spray a baking dish or cake pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the cake is set and golden on top. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center—it should come out clean.
  6. Cool before serving: Let the cake cool before slicing. Serve it plain, or top with fresh fruit for extra flavor.

Yields: 8 slices
Serving size: 1 slice

Nutritional Information (per serving, without optional fruit):

  • Calories: ~90
  • Protein: ~8g
  • Carbs: ~10g
  • Fat: ~3g
  • Points (per slice): 1-2 points (depending on the size of the slices)

Tips:

  • Add fruit: You can top the cake with fresh berries, apples, or any fruit of your choice. If you use zero-point fruits, it won’t affect the points!
  • Sweeten to taste: If you like your cake sweeter, you can add some sugar-free sweetener or adjust the amount of maple syrup to your preference.
  • Flavor options: For extra flavor, add vanilla extract, cinnamon, or a splash of lemon juice.
  • Extra protein: Skyr and Greek yogurt are both high in protein, which helps keep you full and satisfied longer.

Benefits:

  • High in Protein: Both cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are packed with protein, making this a great post-workout snack or healthy dessert.
  • Low in Points: At just 1-2 points per slice, this cake fits easily into your daily points budget on Weight Watchers.
  • Customizable: You can easily adapt this recipe by adding different fruits, spices, or extracts based on what you have on hand.

Conclusion:

This Cottage Cheese Cake is a versatile, low-point, and high-protein dessert or snack that works great for Weight Watchers. It’s quick to make, healthy, and can be enjoyed any time of day. Add fruits for a fresh twist or serve it with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping to make it extra special!