Title: Zippy Zero Point Brownies for Weight Watchers
Introduction: Indulging in a sweet treat doesn’t have to derail your Weight Watchers journey, especially when you have Zippy Zero Point Brownies in your recipe arsenal. These guilt-free brownies are not only delicious but also come with the added bonus of being zero points on the Weight Watchers program. By carefully selecting ingredients that align with the program’s guidelines, you can satisfy your chocolate cravings without compromising your daily point allowance.
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup zero-point artificial sweetener (such as stevia or monk fruit)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana, non-fat Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, zero-point sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms. Be mindful not to overmix.
If desired, fold in sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts to add extra richness and crunch to your brownies.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the brownies to cool before cutting them into squares.
Weight Watchers Points: Thanks to the clever use of zero-point ingredients, these Zippy Zero Point Brownies are a guilt-free option for those following the Weight Watchers program. Keep in mind that while the brownies themselves are zero points, any additional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts will contribute to the overall point value. Individual point calculations should be made based on the specific ingredients and portion sizes used.
Conclusion: Satisfying your chocolate cravings while staying within your Weight Watchers point budget is now achievable with these Zippy Zero Point Brownies. Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness without worrying about the impact on your daily points. This recipe serves as a delicious reminder that you can enjoy a sweet treat on your weight loss journey without compromising your dedication to a healthier lifestyle.
Ok, so these might not taste as fudgy or as decadently sweet as something from the bakers, but we can guarantee that those bakery brownies are also not zero points!
When you need to satisfy that chocolate craving, these are pretty darn good!
This makes 8 slices.
SmartPoints myWW Green: 0 Pts, myWW Blue: 0 Pts, myWW Purple: 0 Pts
INGREDIENTS:
1 container of plain, nonfat Greek yogurt (6 ounces)
¼ cup of almond milk
3 tablespoons of Hershey special dark cocoa powder
2 scoops of any type or flavor of protein powder (whey powder is OK)
¼ cup of granulated artificial sweetener (Stevia or Splenda)
1 egg
1/3 cup of canned pumpkin puree (or unsweetened applesauce)
1 teaspoon of baking powder
A pinch of salt
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Spray an 8X8 container with non-calorie cooking spray
Pour all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well
Pour batter into pan
Bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes