Weight Watchers-Friendly Margarita Dip
Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened: 16 points
  • 1 (8 oz) tub fat-free whipped topping, thawed: 8 points
  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk: 1 point
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box sugar-free lemon pudding mix: 2 points
  • 1 (3 oz) box sugar-free lime jello: 0 points
  • 1 teaspoon salt: 0 points
  • Zest of 1 lime, divided: 0 points
  • Lime slices for garnish: 0 points
  • Flake sea salt for garnish: 0 points

Total Points for the Entire Recipe (Approximate): 27 points
Points per Serving (8 servings): 3.4 points
Points per Serving (10 servings): 2.7 points

Preparation

  1. Whisk Cream Cheese:
    • In a large bowl, whisk the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Combine Ingredients:
    • Add the thawed whipped topping and almond milk to the bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add Flavors:
    • Add the sugar-free lemon pudding mix, sugar-free lime jello powder, salt, and half of the lime zest. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Chill:
    • Transfer the dip to your desired serving dish. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
  5. Garnish:
    • Before serving, garnish the dip with the remaining lime zest, lime slices, and a sprinkle of flake sea salt.
  6. Serve:
    • Serve with low-point dippers like fresh fruit, low-fat pretzels, or light graham crackers.

Tips:

  • Lime Zest: Zesting the lime before juicing makes it easier to get all the zest without any bitter pith.
  • Dippers: Opt for fresh fruits like apple slices, strawberries, or melon to keep the points low.
  • Flavor Variation: You can substitute the lime jello with another sugar-free flavor to create different variations of this dip.

Benefits:

  • Low Points: This recipe uses reduced-fat and sugar-free ingredients to keep the points low while still offering a creamy and flavorful dip.
  • Refreshing Flavor: The combination of lemon and lime gives this dip a bright, refreshing flavor, perfect for parties or gatherings.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving, based on 10 servings):

  • Calories: 70 kcal
  • Protein: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fat: 3g
  • Sugars: 5g

Enjoy your Margarita Dip while staying within your Weight Watchers points!