Weight Watchers Cheesy Zucchini Muffins

These Weight Watchers-friendly cheesy zucchini muffins are a perfect savory snack that combines grated zucchini with sharp cheddar for a delicious, satisfying treat at just 5 points per muffin.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword cheese, muffins, Weight Watchers

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 12

Calories 119 kcal

Author Jamie

Ingredients

1.5 cups of white whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup grated unpeeled zucchini--squeezed to release the extra liquid. This is about 2 medium zucchini.
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup low-fat extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup low-fat 1% buttermilk
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly coat a 12 cup muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray
Coarsely grate the zucchini and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt. Allow the zucchini to sit for 10 minutes then use paper towels to squeeze out the excess liquid.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and 1/2 tsp. salt together in a large bowl.
In a small bowl whisk the eggs, buttermilk and oil together. Now fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Add in the zucchini, cheese and parsley until barely combined. A few lumps are okay.
Divide the batter equally into the 12 muffin cups. They will be very full. Bake until the muffins are lightly golden brown and a toothpick test comes out clean. Typically this takes 23 to 28 minutes.

Recipe Notes

For best results do not overmix the batter.

Nutrition Facts

Weight Watchers Cheesy Zucchini Muffins

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 0.003g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 257mg11%

Potassium 186mg5%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 351IU7%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 111mg11%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. We are not nutritionist and this data was calculated via WP Recipe Maker to the best of our ability. Always check nutrition values yourself based on the ingredients you use.