WW Mom’s Sweet Corn Tamales

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The WW Mom’s Sweet Corn Tamales is a yummy dessert and has 135 kcal per serving. This snack takes one hour and 45 minutes to prepare. Serve it at holidays, events, feasts, breakfasts, functions, celebrations, lunches, festivals, or get-togethers. It contains corn kernels, light butter, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, skim milk, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, corn husks, and hot water. We may pair these tamales with a fresh fruit bowl, yogurt parfait, non-fat Greek yogurt, coffee, light whipped topping, scrambled egg whites, vanilla tea, pineapple chunks, or peach slices. You may keep these WW Mom’s Sweet Corn Tamales in the refrigerator for four days.

STATS:

  • Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cooking time: 70 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 tamale
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Calories: 135 kcal
  • Preparation time: 35 minutes
  • Servings: 12 tamales

EQUIPMENT:

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Whisk
  • Steamer pot
  • Measuring cups

INGREDIENTS:

  • five cups fresh corn kernels
  • 60 g light butter
  • One pinch salt
  • 60 g unsweetened applesauce
  • One tsp vanilla extract
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 120 ml skim milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Half tsp cinnamon
  • 18-20 dried corn husks
  • Hot water

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CORN KERNELS:

  • This is the main component that gives the tamales their soft texture. It includes moisture and sweetness in the recipe. Corn kernels get creamy after blending. You may use canned corn or frozen corn as per your preference.

BUTTER:

  • It gives richness and makes the texture soft. Butter makes the taste better and gives moisture to the tamales. You may use reduced-fat butter as an alternative.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • Applesauce keeps the tamales soft and moist. It gives low calories and natural sweetness. Use mashed banana if not adding unsweetened applesauce.

SKIM MILK:

  • It blends the corn into a smooth batter and gives it moisture. Skim milk keeps the recipe light and gives a creamy texture. You may use low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk as another choice.

CORN HUSKS:

  • We use corn husks to wrap the tamales during steaming. They hold the shape better and cook the tamales evenly. You may use banana leaves or baking paper as per your preference.

HOT WATER:

  • Hot water makes the corn husks soft and easier to handle. Soak the husks for 30 minutes for better results.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, in hot water soak the husks for 30 minutes.
  2. Drain them and cut the cobs of the kernels.
  3. Measure 5 cups, then blend corn with skim milk to make a thick-textured mixture.
  4. Then beat light butter, sugar, and applesauce in a bowl.
  5. To make a thick batter, mix baking powder, salt, corn mixture, vanilla, cinnamon, and corn mixture.
  6. Dry the husks and include 2-3 tbsp of batter on them.
  7. Fold the husk on the inner side, then from the bottom up.
  8. Now add them to the steamer and add the additional husk, then cover the lid.
  9. Steam the tamales for 75 minutes on a moderate flame.
  10. When they get done, they get easily detached from the husk.
  11. Leave them for ten minutes, then serve the tamales.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRUIT:

  • Mixed Berry Salad
  • Mango Slices
  • Pineapple Chunks
  • Peach Slices
  • Strawberries

TOPPINGS:

  • Nonfat Greek Yogurt
  • Light Whipped Topping
  • Cinnamon Sprinkle
  • Fresh Fruit Compote

BREAKFAST:

  • Fruit Smoothie
  • Yogurt Parfait
  • Scrambled Egg Whites
  • Fresh Orange Slices

HOT DRINKS:

  • Cinnamon Tea
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Chamomile Tea
  • Coffee
  • Vanilla Tea

TIPS:

  • Fresh corn gives the best taste in the recipe.
  • Avoid blending the batter too much.
  • Do not overfill the husks so they do not spill.
  • Cool the tamales before eating for better results.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep the recipe in the box for four days.

FREEZER:

  • You may wrap the tamales to freeze for 90 days.

FAQs:

Is frozen corn good to use?

  • Yes, but drain well before including.

Can I use less sugar?

  • You may use sugar depending on the corn’s sweetness.

Why do I feel the tamales are soft?

  • Include more steaming time to keep them firm.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 135 kcal

Carbs: 23 g

Net carbs: 21 grams

Protein: 3 g

Fat: 3.5 grams

Fiber: 2 g

Sodium: 70 milligrams

Potassium: 185 mg

Calcium: 40 milligrams

Iron: 0.5 mg

Vitamin A: 180 IU

Weight Watcher Points: 4 Points