Weight Watchers Strawberry and Cottage Cheese Muffins (1 Point Each)
Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cottage cheese (fat-free or low-fat)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup oatmeal (quick oats or old-fashioned oats)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup blueberries (or strawberries if preferred)
  • Sweetener to taste (stevia, erythritol, or another sugar substitute)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Blend Wet Ingredients: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and sweetener. Mix well.
  4. Mix Batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
  5. Fill Muffin Tin: Evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Weight Watchers Points:

  • Cottage cheese, fat-free (1 cup): 1 point
  • Eggs (2): 4 points
  • Oatmeal (1 cup): 5 points
  • Unsweetened applesauce (1/2 cup): 0 points
  • Blueberries (1 cup): 0 points
  • Sweetener: 0 points

Total points for the whole recipe: 10 points
Points per muffin (assuming 12 muffins): 1 point each

Nutritional Information (per muffin):

  • Calories: 70
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fat: 1g
  • Fiber: 2g

Tips and Variations:

  • Fruit Substitutions: Use raspberries, diced apples, or blackberries instead of blueberries or strawberries.
  • Add-Ins: Mix in 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds for extra texture, but be aware it will increase the points.
  • Sweetness: Adjust the sweetener based on your taste preference or use natural sweeteners like honey (adjust points accordingly).
  • Storage: Store muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

Benefits:

Versatile: These muffins are great for breakfast, snacks, or even as a dessert option.

High Protein: The cottage cheese and eggs provide a good source of protein, making these muffins a satisfying snack.

Low in Sugar: Sweetened with natural fruit and sugar substitutes, these muffins are low in added sugars.