The WW Chaffle Mini Pizzas are an exciting recipe, basically a mini version of a traditional pizza, but in a waffle shape. The mini pizzas are a great way to fulfill your snacking cravings. They are delicious and full of flavor despite being small and also light to consume. These WW Chaffle Mini Pizzas keep carbs and calories low and also do not increase many WW points in your plan. The base of these pizzas is crispy, and the topping is delicious and soft, just like a classic pizza.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 120 kcal
- Serving size: 2 mini pizzas
- Cook time: 8 to 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Prep duration: Five minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
- Course: Snack / Lunch / Dinner
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving: 2
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- Whisk
- Small mixing bowl
- Mini waffle maker
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CHAFFLES:
- 1 large egg
- Quarter cup of shredded mozzarella (reduced-fat)
- 1 tbsp of skim milk
- ¼ tsp of baking powder
- 1 tbsp of almond flour (optional)
- Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
FOR PIZZA TOPPING:
- 2 tbsp of low-sodium pizza sauce
- Italian seasoning
- 3-4 turkey pepperoni slices (optional)
- Cooking spray
- Two tablespoons of reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EGG:
- Egg not only binds the ingredients for the pizza, but also gives it flavor. For a substitute option, use three tbsp of egg whites.
REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA:
- It provides a cheesy crust while keeping the WW points low. Use fat-free mozzarella as a substitute.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- The flour that we use in this recipe makes the crust of the mini pizzas crisp. If unavailable, use oat flour.
SKIM MILK:
- This ingredient does not include any extra amount of calories in the recipe, and also helps in providing moisture to the pizza. Use unsweetened almond milk for an alternative.
PIZZA SAUCE:
- This pizza sauce helps in giving flavor and moisture to the mini pizzas. Choose the one with low sodium to keep WW points low. For an alternative, use a mixture of Italian seasoning and tomato puree.
TURKEY PEPPERONI:
- It does not add many points, but it gives flavor to the mini pizzas. For an alternative topping option, use grilled chicken, mushrooms, or vegetable toppings.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Use a cooking spray to spray the mini waffle maker and preheat it as well.
- Mix baking powder, almond flour, mozzarella, skim milk, and egg together in a bowl.
- Use half of this mixture to pour into the waffle maker and cook for about three to four minutes.
- With the leftover mixture of the mini pizzas, use it to make the second chaffle in the waffle maker.
- Heat your oven to about 200°C.
- Use a parchment-lined baking tray or sheet to place the chaffles on top.
- Now, include one tbsp of pizza sauce over them.
- Also, add Italian seasoning, pepperoni, and mozzarella on top as well.
- For 5 to 6 minutes, bake them.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can consider pairing these mini pizzas with a bowl of salad.
- Serve them alongside roasted vegetables.
- To include a little heat to the recipe, you can add red pepper flakes.
- For a dip on a side, use marinara or low-fat ranch.
TIPS:
- For topping options that have zero WW points, include bell peppers, spinach, and mushrooms.
- You can consider toasting these chaffles after you cook them to make them even firmer.
- This recipe is great for meal prep.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Stock these chaffles inside a sealed box for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze these chaffles on a tray. Then freeze them inside a tight box for two months. You do not have to defrost them, just warm them up directly in frozen form.
FAQs:
Rather than using one whole egg, can I utilize egg whites?
- Using just the egg whites will decrease WW points and calories as well.
What ingredients can I use to make chaffles dairy-free?
- You can utilize unsweetened almond milk and vegan mozzarella.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 120 kcal
Net carbs: 3 grams
Iron: 0.4 grams
Total carbs: 4 grams
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Fiber: 1 gram
Calcium: 160 grams
Protein: 12 grams
Serving size: 2 mini pizzas
Sodium: 340 grams
Serving: 2
Potassium: 120 grams
Weight Watcher Points: 3-4 points