WW-Friendly Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes 🍕🧁

These bite-sized pizza cupcakes are a healthier twist on the classic favorite! Using light ingredients and controlled portions, they are perfect for your WW (Weight Watchers) lifestyle without sacrificing flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz) can reduced-fat crescent roll dough (seamless sheet if available)
  • ½ cup low-sodium pizza sauce
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Assorted WW-friendly pizza toppings (turkey pepperoni, lean ham, chicken sausage, diced peppers, onions, mushrooms)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly spray 8 regular muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Roll out the crescent roll dough and cut into 8 equal squares. Press each square into the muffin cups, covering the bottom and sides.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese into each cup, followed by 1 tablespoon of low-sodium pizza sauce.
  5. Top with the remaining cheese and your choice of WW-friendly pizza toppings. Sprinkle the garlic powder evenly over the toppings.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  7. Remove from pan and serve hot.

WW Points & Tips:

  • Estimated WW Points (per cupcake): 4-5 points (depending on your chosen toppings and specific product brands).
  • Choose lean meats like turkey pepperoni or chicken sausage to keep the points low.
  • Opt for fat-free cheese or reduced-fat cheese to reduce points even further.
  • Bulk up with zero-point veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions for added volume without adding points.

Nutrition Information (per serving):

  • Calories: 180
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 18g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g

Tips & Variations:

  • Swap out the pizza sauce for a no-sugar-added marinara to lower the carbs.
  • For added fiber, use whole wheat crescent roll dough if available.
  • Enjoy with a side of zero-point veggies like a cucumber or bell pepper salad.

These WW-Friendly Deep Dish Pizza Cupcakes are easy to customize and fit seamlessly into your Weight Watchers plan, making them a guilt-free treat!