Apple Turnovers
Indulge in the delightful sweetness of Weight Watchers Apple Turnovers—an ingenious twist on the classic pastry that aligns with the principles of the program while offering a delectable treat. This meticulously crafted recipe centers around mindful ingredient choices and portion adjustments, ensuring a flavorful experience without compromising your Weight Watchers points.
The foundation of these turnovers lies in light puff pastry, selected for its reduced point value. A blend of diced apples, perfectly balancing tartness and sweetness, combines with sugar substitutes, flour alternatives, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to create a flavorful and point-conscious filling. The addition of lemon juice imparts a zesty brightness to the mix.
Carefully portioned squares of light puff pastry cradle the spiced apple filling, creating a triangular masterpiece that is sealed with a fork and adorned with a golden egg wash for a luscious finish. As these turnovers bake to golden perfection in the oven, the tantalizing aroma of apples and spices fills the kitchen, creating an anticipation of the delightful treat to come.
Once cooled slightly, these Weight Watchers Apple Turnovers are ready to be enjoyed. For an extra touch, a dusting of powdered sugar substitute adds a hint of sweetness without compromising your points budget. Whether relished as a breakfast treat, dessert, or satisfying snack, these turnovers exemplify the harmonious blend of mindful eating and indulgent enjoyment—a perfect addition to your repertoire of Weight Watchers-friendly recipes.
Apple Turnovers
This recipe is for one individual apple turnover, with each turnover being zero points!
Keep reading for the delectable details.
Ingredients:
- La Banderita Carb Counter Keto Street Taco: 1 tortilla
- Apple: 1 medium
- Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
- Pure monkfruit sweetener without erythritol: 2 tsp
Instructions:
Dip the street taco in water for a second, then shake off the excess.
Cut the apple into small dice. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and monkfruit sweetener. Microwave for 3-4 minutes until the apples are tender.
Spoon the apple mixture onto the tortilla, fold, and crimp the edges closed. Apply an egg wash to the top and sprinkle with monkfruit sweetener.
Bake at 425°F for about 6-8 minutes, keeping a close eye on it to prevent burning.