
The WW Orange Poppy Seed Yogurt Bowl is a great snack option, especially for Weight Watchers, as this recipe does not contain any heavy items. 5 minutes will be the total requirement for this recipe, and it will not require a lot of time for preparation. WW points and the number of calories will not rise a lot with this version of the recipe. There are only a few items you will require to make this delicious WW Orange Poppy Seed Yogurt Bowl. There will definitely be no guilt in consuming this snack, especially for Weight Watchers. We need a small amount of equipment for this recipe as well. You will definitely have a fresh feeling after eating this delicious bowl. Prepare this bowl for snacking, a quick breakfast, a light meal, parties, occasions, or any event. Make this snack for gatherings as well.
STATS:
- Prep duration: Five minutes
- Cook time: Nil
- Total duration: 5 minutes
- Portion size: 1 bowl
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Snack
- Caloric count: 150 kcal
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving: 1
EQUIPMENT:
- Small knife
- Measuring spoons
- Spoon
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain & nonfat)
- One fresh medium orange (peeled & chopped)
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- One tsp sugar-free sweetener
- ½ tsp orange zest (optional)
INGREDIENT NOTES:
NONFAT GREEK YOGURT:
- Since this is a yogurt bowl, nonfat Greek yogurt becomes the basic element in this recipe. The consistency that it will provide will be creamy. The overall snack will get a thicker texture as well. Since this yogurt has protein in it, it will make you feel satisfied. Another thing about this item is that it will keep the number of calories and the WW points on the lower side. An alternative to this ingredient can be low-fat Greek yogurt.
FRESH ORANGE:
- This is also the main element in this recipe, and it will provide the citrus taste to the overall snack. Orange is naturally sweet, and the taste of the snack will get better with the addition. Using the fresh one will be the best choice in this recipe, as there is no sugar included in it. An alternative for this can be grapefruit.
POPPY SEEDS:
- Another main element for this recipe is poppy seeds, which will give just a slight taste like the nuts and will also bring crunchiness to the yogurt bowl. These are also nutritious as well providing minerals. An alternative idea for this can be chia seeds.
SUGAR-FREE SWEETENER:
- This recipe for Weight Watchers can easily utilize sugar-free sweetener, as it will not include any calories in the yogurt bowl. It can also easily maintain the extra taste of yogurt and fruit as well. You can also consider excluding this ingredient if you desire.
ORANGE ZEST:
- The orange taste in this snack bowl will improve if we include orange zest in it. The scent of the snack is also enhanced with its addition. Vanilla extract can also be an option for its alternative, and you can also utilize lemon zest too.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will need to take a clean bowl to include nonfat Greek yogurt in it.
- Mix it properly so that the consistency becomes smooth.
- After making the yogurt creamy enough, add chopped orange chunks.
- Add the poppy seeds to the bowl as well.
- Next comes the addition of a sugar-free sweetener and then the orange zest.
- Gradually combine everything together to create the complete snack bowl.
- Now you can eat your delicious & fresh yogurt bowl.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- You can have this yogurt bowl along with some black coffee.
- Adding some berries over the snack will provide a nice overall look to it.
- Another topping idea can be the addition of cinnamon.
- You can consider refrigerating the yogurt bowl for a refreshing feeling.
- Boil an egg and have it with this yogurt bowl so that everything feels fulfilling and healthier.
TIPS:
- When making the yogurt bowl, you can use yogurt at a cold temperature so that the consistency is better.
- You can include the zero-calorie sweetener to your liking of sweetness.
- When adding orange pieces to the yogurt bowl, you can omit the white pith from them so that the taste remains sweeter.
- Do not combine the yogurt bowl too harshly so that the chunks of the orange do not break.
- Making use of fresh oranges will provide you with a great taste.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep this snack in a sealed vessel for only one full day in the refrigerator.
FREEZER:
- Do not freeze this yogurt bowl, as the yogurt will not keep the same consistency overall.
FAQs:
Does this yogurt bowl contain any sugar?
- As all the items in this recipe do not have any sugar in them, this yogurt bowl is sugar-free.
Can diabetics have this snack easily?
- If you are adding the sweetener that has no sugar in it, then yes, diabetics can have this yogurt bowl with no issue.
Will it be fine if I omit the utilization of the sweetener?
- You can skip the addition of a sweetener in this recipe if you desire.
What can I use to make this snack completely vegan-friendly?
- For that purpose, you can use vegan yogurt (unsweetened).
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
WW Points: 2 points
Calories: 150 kcal
Net carbs: 16 g
Total carbs: 18 grams
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 17 grams
Fat: 1 g
Iron: 0.8 g
Calcium: 200 g
Vitamin A: 150 IU
Sodium: 70 grams
Potassium: 350 g