Weight Watchers Vanilla Bliss

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Weight Watchers Vanilla Bliss is a creamy & light dessert that has been manufactured to be enjoyed by a vanilla lover. It has got a lot of taste with few calories. Weight Watchers Vanilla Bliss is the best option to achieve when you crave sweets and want to spend as few points as possible. The dessert is smooth, silky, & cold. It can be plain, or with fruit over it/just sprinkled with cinnamon. It has few ingredients & only a couple of minutes to make. Nobody bakes and nobody needs special gadgets/feels guilty. Whether you are serving it after dinner, a party, or as a mid-day snack, it feels like you are breaking your WW, but this vanilla dessert is just right in your plan. It can be prepared in advance, refrigerated, & eaten on the fly. It is simple, delicious & filling.

STATS:

  • Diet: Low-fat, Sugar-free, Weight Watchers-friendly
  • Course: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 5 to 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 0 minutes
  • Working time (total): 10 to 15 minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 small cup
  • Total yield: 4 servings
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: No-cook

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Serving cups/jars
  • Refrigerator

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt.
  • Half a cup of fat-free whipped topping, such as Cool Whip Free.
  • Two teaspoons of readymade vanilla pudding mix without added sugar
  • One teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup of unscented skim/almond-based milk
  • Optional: Top with fresh berries or cinnamon.

INGREDIENT NOTES:

Greek yogurt:

  • It provides rich protein, creamy smooth yogurt to the base. Healthy and low-point Greek yogurt with non-fat and non-sweetened plain Greek yogurt.

Whipped topping:

  • A fat-free version such as Cool Whip Free helps the dessert to feel airy. It also provides sweetness without many calories.

Vanilla pudding mix:

  • Adds more vanilla taste and thickens up so that it becomes like a mousse. The instant pudding is sugar-free and is best used on those low points & for quick preparation.

Vanilla extract:

  • It boosts the natural vanilla flavor in each bite. Real and artificial vanilla are fine depending on what you have.

Milk:

  • Almond milk or skim milk makes the concoction vinaigrette & blendable. Unsweetened and low-point milk should always be used.

Optional toppings:

  • For added texture and color use sliced strawberries, blueberries/cinnamon. The toppings make it special while keeping the amount of calories down.

Directions:

  1. In a mixing dish, add Greek yoghurt & vanilla custard mix.
  2. Add the almond milk & stir till smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped topping gradually till it’s completely incorporated.
  4. Stir in the vanilla essence.
  5. Spoon into four tiny dessert cups/bowls.
  6. Freeze it for at least 15 minutes ahead of distribution.
  7. Optional toppings include fruit or cinnamon.
  8. Serve cold & enjoy!

TIPS:

  • If you overmix the whipped topping, it will not be fluffy.
  • Cool more long to get a thicker texture.
  • Snackadorables are small mason jars or glasses as cute single servings.
  • Put a small dab of almond or coconut extract to give it a flavor twist.
  • Add chia seeds to get Fiber & thickness.
  • Take two batches and refrigerate them throughout the week.

Storage Information:

Refrigerator:

  • Keep covered for as long as four days. Stir before serving again.

Freezer:

  • Not advised because the texture changes and becomes ice when thawed.

FAQs:

Is it ok to use normal yogurt?

  • Probably, still, non-fat Greek yogurt is thicker and richer with protein.

Could I use a different type of pudding?

  • Yes! Change it by trying chocolate that is sugar-free, lemon/cheesecake.

Is it a sweet dessert?

  • It is somewhat sweet. It is optional to add a packet of stevia or monk fruit.

Could I add fruits into the mix?

  • Yes, include pieces of berries or bananas to make it more textured.

Does almond milk have to be used?

  • No, you may add skimmed milk or any plant milk not sweetened.

Is it feasible I can prepare this ahead of time?

  • Yes! It cures overnight well & retains its texture.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 90
Carbs: 9g
Iron: 0.4mg
Total carbs: 9g
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 100mg
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 115mg
Potassium: 180mg
Serving size: 1 small cup
Serving: 4
Weight Watchers Vanilla Bliss is estimated to contain 1 SmartPoint per serving.