
Here’s a revised version of the Zucchini Clouds recipe tailored for Weight Watchers with updated nutritional information and Points:
Weight Watchers Zucchini Clouds
Ingredients:
For the Zucchini Clouds:
- 2 medium-sized zucchinis, grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any preferred plant-based milk)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Dipping Sauce (Optional):
- 1/2 cup ww mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Grate the Zucchini:
- Grate the zucchinis using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated zucchini, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Add almond milk and olive oil to the mixture. Stir until a thick, pancake-like batter forms.
- Preheat and Grease:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a mini-muffin tin with a small amount of olive oil.
- Spoon into Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the batter into the mini-muffin tin, filling each cup almost to the top.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together ww mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a tangy dipping sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the zucchini clouds to cool slightly before carefully removing them from the muffin tin.
- Serve the ww Zucchini Clouds on a platter with the optional dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving – 2 zucchini clouds, without dipping sauce):
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Weight Watchers Points per serving (2 zucchini clouds): 2 Points
Enjoy these Weight Watchers-friendly WW Zucchini Clouds as a delicious and satisfying snack or appetizer while keeping track of your Points!