WW Recipe of the Day: Sweet 'n Spicy Goat Cheese Spread/Dip
This sweet and spicy goat cheese spread is a new favorite. It's easy to make with just a few ingredients. Hits all the right flavors - subtly sweet, spicy and salty.
And makes a small amount (about 10 tablespoons or a little more than half a cup) which is important if you lack self control with certain foods the way I do.
Peter served it as an appetizer spread on toasted baguette topped with thin slices of prosciutto, when we got together for dinner Saturday night. I couldn't stay out of it and immediately wanted the recipe, which he happily provided. (It's from this month's issue of Clean Eating Magazine.)
I liked this sweet and spicy dip so much I made it again yesterday. Spread on little gluten-free nut and rice crackers, it was perfect with a glass of champagne to celebrate Rod's birthday before heading out for dinner at one of our favorite spots.
Skinny on Clean Eating Sweet & Spicy Goat Cheese Spread
This sweet and spicy goat cheese spread will work either as a dip or spread. Use it to add flavor to roasted veggie or prosciutto sandwiches. As a dip for sugar snap peas or strips of red bell pepper. Or to top bruschetta, bagel crisps or crackers.
Goat cheese is a healthy alternative to cow's milk cheese, with 30% less fat and calories. If you are not a fan of goat cheese, substitute the same amount of low fat cream cheese.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Goat Cheese Dip/Spread?
According to my calculations each serving has 44 calories and:
2 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
1 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Clean Eating Sweet & Spicy Goat Cheese Spread Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 - 2 tablespoons raw honey, to taste (this will depend on the tartness of your cheese)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped unsweetened apricots
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer (affiliate link), beat the goat cheese and yogurt until creamy and smooth.
- Blend in the honey, pepper flakes and salt.
- Stir in the apricots.
Recipe Notes
Source: Clean Eating Magazine
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
Kitchen tools I used to make this easy Weight Watchers friendly clean eating sweet and spicy goat cheese spread:
If you liked this Weight Watchers goat cheese spread/dip recipe you might also like:
- Grilled Stone Fruit Salad with Honey Goat Cheese Dressing (SkinnyTaste)
- Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Dip (Slender Kitchen)
- Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese and Dates (Simple Nourished Living)
- Goat Cheese and Bruschetta Appertizer (LaLoosh)
- 16 Slim & Healthy Low Fat Dip Recipes (Simple Nourished Living)
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