Introduction:
Discover the perfect blend of health and indulgence with our Weight Watchers Strawberry and Cottage Cheese Muffins. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with fruity goodness, these muffins are not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. With just 1 point each, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that will satisfy your cravings without derailing your wellness goals. Join us on a culinary journey as we delve into the details of this delightful recipe, perfect for any occasion or craving.
Ingredients:
- Fresh dates (12 individual, pitted, roughly chopped)
- Baking powder (2 tsp)
- 97% fat-free cottage cheese (1 cup, 250g)
- Quick oats (2 cups, 180g)
- Eggs (3 medium)
- Vanilla bean extract, alcohol-free (2 tsp)
- Fresh strawberries (250 g, sliced)
Instructions:
- Preparation: Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole muffin tray with paper cases, ensuring each cavity is adequately covered.
- Prepare Date Mixture: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dates with 2 tablespoons of boiling water. Cover the bowl and microwave on High (100%) for 1½ minutes. Stir in the baking powder; the mixture will foam slightly.
- Process Cottage Cheese: Transfer the cottage cheese to a food processor and process until smooth. Add the quick oats, eggs, vanilla bean extract, and the prepared date mixture. Process until well combined, ensuring not to overprocess to maintain a light texture.
- Incorporate Strawberries: Add 200g of sliced strawberries to the mixture and pulse briefly to combine, leaving some strawberry pieces intact for added texture and flavor.
- Fill Muffin Cases: Spoon the muffin mixture evenly into the prepared paper cases. Scatter the remaining sliced strawberries over the top of each muffin, gently pressing them into the mixture.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve and Enjoy: Allow the muffins to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve the muffins warm or cooled, savoring each delightful bite.
Conclusion:
Our Weight Watchers Strawberry and Cottage Cheese Muffins are more than just a treat; they’re a celebration of wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavors. Whether enjoyed as a satisfying snack, a nutritious breakfast, or a delightful dessert, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your repertoire. With their low point value and abundance of nutrition, they offer a guilt-free indulgence that nourishes both body and soul. So, embrace the goodness of fresh strawberries, creamy cottage cheese, and hearty oats with every bite, and elevate your culinary experience to new heights.
Weight Watchers Strawberry And Cottage Cheese Muffins – 1 Point
Weight Watchers Strawberry And Cottage Cheese Muffins – 1 Point
Weight Watchers Strawberry And Cottage Cheese Muffins – 1 Point
These muffins pack a nutritional punch, and with the addition of oats, they’ll keep you feeling fuller for longer. This is very nice. 1Points Total Time45 min Prep15 min Cook30 min Serves 12
Ingredients
Fresh dates
12 individual, pitted, roughly chopped
Baking powder
2 tsp
97% fat-free cottage cheese
1 cup(s), (250g)
Quick oats
2 cup(s), (180g)
Egg(s)
3 medium
Vanilla bean extract, alcohol free
2 tsp
Fresh strawberries
250 g, sliced
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a 12-hole ⅓ cup (80 ml) capacity muffin tray with paper cases.
Combine dates and 2 tablespoons boiling water in a large microwave–safe bowl. Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 1½ minutes. Stir in baking powder (mixture will foam).
Process cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. Add oats, eggs, vanilla and date mixture and process until combined (to prevent a dense texture, do not overprocess). Add 200 g strawberries and pulse to combine.
Spoon mixture evenly into paper cases. Scatter over remaining strawberries and lightly press into the mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and a skewer inserted into the centre of muffins comes out clean. Stand in tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or cooled.