Weight Watchers-Friendly McGriddle Muffins

Sure! I can help you create a Weight Watchers-friendly McGriddle muffin recipe and provide the SmartPoints information. Here’s a revised recipe:

Weight Watchers-Friendly McGriddle Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
• 1/4 cup egg whites (or 2 large egg whites)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 6 slices turkey bacon or Canadian bacon
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheese (like cheddar or Swiss)
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), milk, egg whites, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Spoon the batter evenly into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
6. Top each muffin with a slice of turkey bacon or Canadian bacon and a sprinkle of reduced-fat cheese.
7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information & SmartPoints Calculation:

• Servings: 6 muffins
• Calories per muffin: ~150
• SmartPoints per muffin: 4 (using Weight Watchers’ current point system and assuming standard values for the ingredients)

Tips:

• For extra flavor, you can add a small amount of black pepper or your favorite herbs to the muffin batter.
• Make sure to use lean turkey bacon or Canadian bacon to keep the points low.

Enjoy your McGriddle muffins with your favorite fruit or a side salad for a balanced meal!