Weight Watchers Blueberry Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp zero-calorie sweetener (like Swerve)
- 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- Optional: Zest of 1 lemon
- Cooking spray
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Prepare
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper
- Lightly spray parchment with cooking spray
- Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
- All-purpose flour
- Whole wheat flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Zero-calorie sweetener
- Lemon zest (if using)
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:
- Create Crumb Mixture
- Add cold butter cubes to dry ingredients
- Use pastry cutter or fork to work butter into flour
- Mixture should resemble coarse crumbs
- Butter pieces should be pea-sized
- Prepare Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, mix:
- Non-fat Greek yogurt
- Almond milk
- Egg white
- Vanilla extract
- Whisk until smooth
- In a separate bowl, mix:
- Combine and Fold
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients
- Gently mix until just combined
- Do not overmix
- Carefully fold in blueberries
- Shape Biscuits
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface
- Gently pat into 1-inch thick rectangle
- Use biscuit cutter or knife to cut into 8 equal pieces
- Place on prepared baking sheet
- Leave space between biscuits
- Bake
- Bake for 15-18 minutes
- Biscuits should be golden brown
- Test with toothpick – should come out clean
- Cool and Serve
- Let biscuits cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes
- Transfer to wire rack
- Serve warm
Nutritional Information (per biscuit)
- Calories: Approximately 100-120
- Weight Watchers Points: 3-4 points
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fat: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
Tips
- Freeze blueberries before adding to prevent color bleeding
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries
- For extra sweetness, dust with powdered zero-calorie sweetener
- Best enjoyed day of baking
Variations
- Swap blueberries for raspberries or strawberries
- Add 1 tsp cinnamon to dry ingredients
- Use gluten-free flour for alternative version
Storage
- Store in airtight container
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days
- Freeze for up to 1 month
- Reheat in oven or toaster oven for best texture
Notes
- Nutrition and points may vary slightly based on specific ingredients
- Always check your personal Weight Watchers plan for exact point values
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