Pepperoni Pizza Mini Puffs are a delightful and flavorful appetizer, perfect for parties or any gathering. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cook time of 20 minutes, these mini puffs come together quickly, offering a total time investment of 30 minutes. Each serving, comprising 4 puffs, contains approximately 208 calories, making it a satisfying yet relatively low-calorie treat.
To prepare this recipe, begin by preheating your oven to 350°F and lightly coating a 24-count mini muffin tin with cooking spray. In a spacious bowl, combine white whole wheat flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Once the dry ingredients are mixed, add skim milk and a large egg, whisking until a consistent batter forms. Integrate reduced-fat shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and quartered turkey pepperoni into the mixture, ensuring a well-combined dough.
Next, distribute the batter evenly among the mini muffin tin cups. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until the puffs achieve a golden brown hue. Once out of the oven, let them cool slightly before serving. These mini puffs are best enjoyed warm and are accompanied by a delectable pizza sauce for dipping.
Nutritionally, each serving offers 208 calories, with 16 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of sugar, 9 grams of fat (including 4 grams of saturated fat), and a substantial 18 grams of protein. Additionally, the recipe is mindful of dietary preferences, providing MyWW SmartPoints for various plans: Green (6 SmartPoints), Blue (6 SmartPoints), and Purple (6 SmartPoints). For those following the Weight Watchers Points Plus system, each 4-puff serving accounts for 6 points.
In summary, these Pepperoni Pizza Mini Puffs strike a delightful balance between convenience, taste, and nutritional consciousness, making them an excellent addition to your repertoire of party snacks or appetizers.
Pepperoni Pizza Mini Puffs
prep time: 10 MINS
cook time: 20 MINS
total time: 30 MINS
These Pepperoni Pizza Mini Puffs are perfect for parties and bursting with pizza flavor!
yield: 6 (4 PUFF) SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup white whole wheat flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup skim milk
1 large egg
1 cup reduced fat 2% shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 ½ oz sliced turkey pepperoni, quartered
½ cup pizza sauce, for dipping
INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-heat the oven to 350. Lightly mist a 24 count mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper. Add the milk and egg and whisk together to thoroughly combine. Add the mozzarella, Parmesan and pepperoni and stir until combined.
Divide the batter evenly amongst the prepared mini muffin tin cups. Bake in the oven for 18-22 minutes until golden. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
NOTES
Nutrition Information:
208 calories, 16 g carbs, 1 g sugars, 9 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 18 g protein, 2 g fiber
MyWW SmartPoints per (4 puff) serving: (SP calculated using the recipe builder on
Green: 6 SmartPoints/ Blue: 6 SmartPoints/ Purple: 6 SmartPoints
Weight Watchers Points Plus:6 per (4 puff) serving