WW Butter Pecan Ice Cream

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The WW Butter Pecan Ice Cream is yummy and contains 145 kcal per serving. Takes five hours and 23 minutes to prepare this dessert. Serve it at lunches, feasts, events, holidays, festivals, get-togethers, or functions. It contains fat-free Greek yogurt, light whipped topping, unsweetened almond milk, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix, granulated monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, light butter, pecans, butter extract, and salt. We may pair this ice cream with berries, cinnamon sprinkles, herbal tea, baked pears, grilled pineapple, cold brew, berry crumble, WW apple muffins, or peaches. Keep this WW Butter Pecan Ice Cream in the refrigerator for one day.

STATS:

  • Total Time: 5 hours 23 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Chilling Time: 5 hours
  • Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories: 145 kcal
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Servings: 8
  • Cooking Time: 8 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Ice cream maker
  • Whisk
  • Small skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Freezer-safe container with lid

INGREDIENTS:

  • Two cups fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp light butter
  • Half cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup light whipped topping
  • Half cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp sugar-free vanilla pudding mix
  • One tsp vanilla extract
  • Quarter tsp butter extract
  • 2 tbsp granulated monk fruit sweetener
  • Pinch salt

INGREDIENT NOTES:

FAT-FREE GREEK YOGURT:

  • This component makes a thick and creamy base while providing high protein. It keeps the ice cream rich and yummy. You may use light plain yogurt as per your preference.

LIGHT WHIPPED TOPPING:

  • It makes the ice cream light and fluffy. Whipped topping keeps the ice cream from becoming too icy after freezing. You may use homemade whipped skim milk topping as another choice.

UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILK:

  • This milk keeps the recipe low in calories while giving smooth consistency. Also, it blends well with the yogurt. You may use fat-free milk as a substitute.

SUGAR-FREE VANILLA PUDDING MIX:

  • It makes the ice cream thick and gives a smoother texture. Vanilla pudding mix gives a delicious vanilla taste. You may use cornstarch slurry as another idea.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm olive oil in the skillet over moderate flame and toast pecans for 5 minutes.
  2. Take the pecans from the pan and cool them slightly.
  3. Whisk Greek yogurt, almond milk, pudding mix, monk fruit sweetener, vanilla extract, butter extract, and salt in the large bowl.
  4. Fold in light whipped topping and include cooled toasted pecans.
  5. Churn the mixture in the ice cream maker as per the manufacturer’s guidelines.
  6. Put the churned ice cream in the freezer-safe box and freeze for 5 hours.
  7. At room temperaure, chill the ice cream for 5 minutes then scoop.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRUIT:

  • Fresh strawberries
  • Blueberries
  • Raspberries
  • Sliced bananas
  • Fresh peaches

TREATS:

  • Oatmeal Cookies
  • Apple Muffins
  • Banana Bread
  • Cinnamon Biscotti
  • Vanilla Scones

DESSERTS:

  • Baked Apples
  • Peach Crisp
  • Berry Crumble
  • Grilled Pineapple
  • Baked Pears

TOPPINGS:

  • Sugar-free caramel sauce
  • Fresh berries
  • Light whipped cream
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Cinnamon sprinkle

DRINKS:

  • Iced coffee
  • Cold brew
  • Herbal tea
  • Unsweetened iced tea
  • Vanilla protein shake

TIPS:

  • Chill the yogurt and milk then add in the recipe to make the creamy mixture.
  • Include evenly chopped pecans to spread them evenly in the ice cream.
  • Avoid overburning the pecans so the dessert does not taste bitter.
  • Check the ice cream then freeze as the cold dessert taste less sweet.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the ice cream in the box and store for 24 hours.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the ice cream for 60 days in the vessel.

FAQs:

How can I make the ice cream softer?

  • Let the ice cream rest for ten minutes at room temperature then scoop to serve for softer version.

Can I include whole pecans in the recipe?

  • Yes, you may add whole, halved, and chopped pecans as you like.

Will we exclude pudding mix from this dessert?

  • Yes, you may skip it if you want a less creamy texture.

Can I include caramel taste in this ice cream?

  • Yes, you may use caramel extract for a delicious caramel-butter pecan taste.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 7 grams

Iron: 0.5 g

Total Carbs: 10 grams

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Calories: 145 kcal

Fiber: 2 grams

Calcium: 160 mg

Protein: 10 grams

Sodium: 140 mg

Potassium: 240 milligrams

Weight Watchers Points: 4 Points