Weight Watchers-Friendly Pizza Bowls 🍕🥣
Weight Watchers Points (Blue Plan): ~3-5 points per bowl (based on selected ingredients; verify with your plan for accurate points)
Ingredients:
1-2 tablespoons reduced-sugar pizza sauce (0-1 point, depending on brand)
1/2 cup fat-free mozzarella cheese (1-2 points)
1/2 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese (2 points)
1/4 cup turkey pepperoni slices (1 point)
1/4 cup lean cooked ground turkey or chicken (0-1 point)
1/4 cup cooked Italian turkey sausage (2 points)
1/4 cup diced onions (0 points)
1/4 cup diced bell peppers (0 points)
1/4 cup black olives, sliced (1 point)
1/4 cup banana peppers (0 points)
1/4 cup diced ham (lean) (1 point)
1/4 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned in juice, drained) (0-1 point)
1/4 cup fresh spinach, chopped (0 points)
Feel free to choose any combination of these toppings to suit your taste while managing points!
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Prepare the Pizza Bowls:
In an oven-safe bowl, layer or mix 1-2 tablespoons of reduced-sugar pizza sauce as the base.
Add a mix of desired toppings such as turkey pepperoni, lean cooked ground turkey or chicken, Italian turkey sausage, onions, bell peppers, black olives, banana peppers, ham, pineapple, and spinach.
Sprinkle with a combination of 1/2 cup fat-free mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup low-fat mozzarella cheese on top of the toppings.
Bake:
Place the bowls in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Serve:
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Enjoy your delicious, low-point pizza bowl!
Serving Size:
Serves 2 (1 bowl per person)
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
Calories: Approximately 250-300 kcal (varies based on chosen toppings)
Tips:
Choose Lean Proteins: Use turkey-based meats (pepperoni, sausage) or lean ground chicken to lower points.
Veggie-Packed: Add as many zero-point vegetables (like spinach, onions, and bell peppers) as you like to add volume and flavor without adding points.
Go Easy on the Cheese: Using a mix of fat-free and low-fat cheese can keep the taste while reducing points.
Customize Toppings: Use low-point toppings such as lean ham, fresh pineapple, or just vegetables to keep the points in check.
Portion Control: Keep an eye on portion sizes to make sure you’re staying within your daily point limit.
Benefits:
Lower Points: This recipe is adjusted to keep points low while still delivering all the delicious flavors of a pizza.
Customizable: You can add or omit ingredients based on your personal taste and dietary needs.
Satisfying and Filling: With a balanced combination of proteins, vegetables, and cheese, these pizza bowls are both filling and satisfying.
These Weight Watchers-friendly Pizza Bowls allow you to enjoy the comfort and flavors of pizza in a healthier, low-point way. Enjoy your meal! 🍕🥣