Weight Watchers- Molasses Buns

Molasses Buns

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or your preferred sweetener)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, unsweetened applesauce, molasses, and almond milk until well combined.
4. Form the Dough: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
5. Shape the Buns: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake: Bake the buns in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Cool and Enjoy: Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. Serve the delicious Weight Watchers-friendly Vegan Molasses Buns warm or at room temperature. They’re perfect with a spread of vegan butter or jam.

Weight Watchers SmartPoints:

• The SmartPoints value will depend on the specific ingredients and brands used, so it’s advisable to calculate the SmartPoints based on your chosen products and serving sizes according to Weight Watchers guidelines. Using a sugar substitute can help reduce the SmartPoints value.