Weight Watchers Recipes
Pepperoni Pizza Bites Weight Watchers
Ingredients:
- 1 package (about 1 pound) whole wheat pizza dough (look for a low-point dough)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (look for a lower-point sauce or use homemade)
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Turkey pepperoni slices (look for a leaner option)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven according to the pizza dough package instructions.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle or your preferred shape.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Add Pepperoni: Place turkey pepperoni slices evenly across the pizza.
- Roll and Cut: Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into bite-sized pieces, creating your pizza bites.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the pizza bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each.
- Sprinkle Seasoning: Sprinkle dried oregano or Italian seasoning over the top of the pizza bites.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven according to the pizza dough package instructions or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Allow the pizza bites to cool slightly before serving.
Weight Watchers Points: Calculate the points based on the specific ingredients and quantities you use. Choose a whole wheat or low-point pizza dough and leaner options for cheese and pepperoni to keep the points lower.