Weight Watchers-Friendly Healthy Oatmeal and Apple Dessert
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese (fat-free or reduced-fat)
  • 1 egg
  • 50 ml water
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Stevia (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or use a low-calorie cooking spray to reduce points)
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon butter (or use a low-fat alternative)
  • Blue agave syrup (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Oatmeal Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine oatmeal, ricotta cheese, egg, water, vanilla extract, and stevia. Mix well until all ingredients are combined into a thick batter.
  3. Sauté Apples: In a non-stick pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add apple slices and cook until they are softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Assemble Dessert: Lightly grease a baking dish with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Spread the oatmeal mixture evenly in the dish. Layer the sautéed apples on top.
  5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the oatmeal layer is set and slightly golden.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Drizzle with blue agave syrup if using.

Weight Watchers Points:

  • Oatmeal (1 cup): 5 points
  • Ricotta cheese, fat-free (2 tablespoons): 1 point
  • Egg (1): 2 points
  • Vegetable oil (1 tablespoon): 4 points (use cooking spray to reduce to 0 points)
  • Butter (1 teaspoon): 2 points (use a low-fat alternative for fewer points)
  • Apples: 0 points
  • Vanilla extract, stevia: 0 points
  • Blue agave syrup (optional): Add points based on the amount used (1 teaspoon ~ 1 point)

Total for the whole recipe (without agave syrup): 14 points
Points per serving (dividing into 4 servings): 3.5 points (rounded to 4 points for easy tracking)

Nutritional Information (per serving without agave syrup):

  • Calories: 180
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Fiber: 4g

Tips and Variations:

  • Reduce Points: Use fat-free ricotta and a low-calorie cooking spray instead of vegetable oil and butter.
  • Add Spices: Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg over the apples for added flavor.
  • Fruit Variations: Substitute apples with pears or peaches for a different twist.
  • Sweetener Alternatives: Replace stevia with your preferred sweetener like monk fruit or erythritol.

Benefits:

Low Points: A satisfying dessert option that fits into the Weight Watchers plan with minimal points.

High Fiber: The oatmeal and apples provide a good amount of dietary fiber.

Nutrient-Dense: This dessert is rich in vitamins and minerals from the apples and oatmeal.