WW Garlic Cheese Fingers

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The WW Garlic Cheese Fingers are an amazing snack idea for Weight Watchers. For this recipe, we utilize some ingredients that are lighter and WW-friendly. The caloric count and the points for WW will not increase much. Total duration for these WW Garlic Cheese Fingers will be about 25 minutes. You can make them for either snacking, an appetizer, parties, gatherings, family get-togethers, or make them in advance for later use. The classic recipe contains heavy products, whereas this version provides a solution for having a similar taste but in a lighter form. You may also pair these fingers with some salad or soup.

STATS:

  • Portion size: 2 fingers
  • Course: Snack
  • Serving: 6 servings
  • Cuisine: American
  • Prep time: Ten minutes
  • Cook time: Fifteen minutes
  • Number of calories: 110 kcal
  • Total time: Twenty-five minutes
  • Diet: WW-friendly

EQUIPMENT:

  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking tray

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • ¾ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded & reduced fat)
  • One tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Half tsp oregano (dry)
  • 1 tsp olive oil spray

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SELF-RISING FLOUR:

  • Using this flour will not require you to use yeast; rather, this works fine for lifting. It can also make the snack soft and give it a nice shape. If you need an alternative, you can use some salt + 1½ tsp baking powder + all-purpose flour.

NON-FAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • This yogurt contains protein, which makes the cheese fingers soft. There is no need for heavy butter when utilizing non-fat Greek yogurt. For an alternative, strain some thick plain yogurt and use that.

REDUCED-FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE:

  • The caloric count and fat content remain low with this cheese. The cheese can melt very nicely when it bakes, and it gives the classic stretch in the cheese fingers. Another option for this can be reduced-fat cheddar.

GARLIC POWDER:

  • Garlic powder can provide a strong and good flavor to the overall snack. If you need to use garlic paste in place of this ingredient, you can use it in a smaller amount.

SALT:

  • Salt can be an important ingredient since it can improve the overall taste and maintain the extra flavors in the cheese fingers. Cheese can be salty itself, so you may also skip this ingredient if you like. An alternative can be low-sodium salt.

DRIED OREGANO:

  • When we include dry oregano in the snack, it will make it feel like a bakery product with a nice aroma. Italian seasoning also works just fine.

OLIVE OIL SPRAY:

  • This can improve the browning of the cheese fingers when they bake. You just need some of this to spray. It will also control caloric count. Using light butter will work just fine.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Warm your oven to 200°C.
  2. Then take a piece of parchment and place it neatly on the baking tray.
  3. You need a bowl to mix non-fat Greek yogurt & self-rising flour together.
  4. After the mix turns into dough, include oregano, salt, and garlic powder.
  5. Also, include half the amount of cheese.
  6. Mix the dough thoroughly.
  7. Roll it to create a rectangle shape by putting it on a surface with some dry flour.
  8. Slice them to create fingers.
  9. Start arranging the fingers on top of the tray.
  10. Spray some olive oil on top of these cut fingers.
  11. Spread the rest of the cheese.
  12. Baking time for these is 15 minutes.
  13. You may use some parsley to sprinkle on top after they are ready.
  14. Now you can enjoy your warm and tasty garlic cheese fingers.

TIPS:

  • When mixing and kneading the dough, make sure not to work on it too much.
  • Parchment paper is always a good tip when making such recipes, so that the dish does not stick.
  • To make these fingers spicy, you can include some chili flakes.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can have these fingers with sauces like marinara sauce (sugar-free).
  • Make a soup of your choice, like a vegetable soup, and serve these fingers along with it.
  • Pair these cheese fingers with some tea.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • The storage limit for these fingers inside a tight vessel is only 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • The freezing limit for this snack is only one month.

FAQs:

Can I omit the use of cheese from this recipe?

  • You may do that, but notice the change in taste and look of the fingers.

Are these fingers fine for air frying?

  • 10 minutes is the air frying duration for these fingers at a temperature of 180°C.

What if I utilize whole wheat flour?

  • With the use of whole wheat flour, the fingers can come out dense.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: 3 points

Calcium: 120 g

Iron: 1.2 g

Potassium: 90 grams

Calories: 110 kcal

Total carbs: 16 g

Net carbs: 14 grams

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 7 grams

Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 280 grams

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Portion size: 2 fingers

Serving: 6