Weight Watchers-Friendly Keto Pizza Monkey Bread
Ingredients:

For the Dough:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (reduced-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (use light cream cheese for fewer points)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Filling:

  • 4 ounces pepperoni, sliced (use turkey pepperoni for fewer points)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (reduced-fat)
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (use reduced-fat)
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted (use light butter for fewer points)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Red pepper flakes, optional
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Marinara sauce (sugar-free), for dipping (optional and should be used sparingly to keep points low)

Directions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan or a round baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the shredded mozzarella and cream cheese together (about 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway).
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
    • Add the melted cheese mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, knead it with your hands.
  2. Assemble the Monkey Bread:
    • Divide the dough into small balls (about 1-1.5 inches in diameter).
    • In a large bowl, combine the dough balls, sliced pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, melted butter, garlic powder, and garlic salt. Toss until everything is well coated.
    • Transfer the mixture into the prepared bundt pan or baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  3. Bake:
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. You may cover with foil for the last 10 minutes if it starts to brown too quickly.
    • Once baked, carefully invert the pan onto a large plate to release the pizza monkey bread.
  4. Serve:
    • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with sugar-free marinara sauce for dipping.

Weight Watchers Points:

  • Almond Flour: 2 cups = 20 points (about 2.5 points per serving)
  • Reduced-Fat Mozzarella Cheese: 1 1/2 cups = 12 points (1.5 points per serving)
  • Light Cream Cheese: 2 tablespoons = 2 points (0.25 points per serving)
  • Eggs: 2 large = 0 points (under Weight Watchers Freestyle)
  • Turkey Pepperoni: 4 ounces = 8 points (1 point per serving)
  • Reduced-Fat Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup = 2 points (0.25 points per serving)
  • Light Butter: 1/3 cup = 8 points (1 point per serving)
  • Garlic Powder, Garlic Salt, Italian Seasoning: 0 points
  • Sugar-Free Marinara Sauce: 1/4 cup = 1 point (optional)

Total Points per Serving (8 servings): ~8-9 points per serving (depends on exact brands and amounts used)

Tips:

  • Use Light Ingredients: Choosing reduced-fat or light versions of cheese and butter helps lower the points.
  • Portion Control: Cut smaller servings to lower the points per serving.
  • Pair with Low-Point Sides: Serve with a large salad or steamed veggies to make a filling meal without adding many points.

Benefits:

  • Low Carb: This recipe is keto-friendly with minimal carbs, which can help with maintaining a low-carb diet.
  • Protein-Packed: The cheese, eggs, and pepperoni provide a good amount of protein, which can help with satiety.
  • Versatile: You can customize the filling with different low-point ingredients like veggies to suit your taste and reduce points.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 8 servings):

  • Calories: ~250 kcal
  • Fat: ~20g
  • Protein: ~12g
  • Net Carbs: ~4g (depends on the brands of ingredients used)
  • Weight Watchers Points: ~8-9 points per serving

This recipe offers a delicious way to enjoy pizza monkey bread while keeping it within your Weight Watchers points. Adjust the ingredients as needed to fit your personal points allowance.