Creamy Low-Calorie Mashed Potatoes

WW Recipe of the Day: Creamy Low Calorie Mashed Potatoes

I love mashed potatoes. They are one of my favorite comfort foods.

I grew up eating my mom's over-the-top mashed potatoes, which always included at least a stick of margarine and were whipped until creamy with a handheld electric mixer (affiliate link).

Delicious but not exactly low calorie.

I tried "cauliflower" mashed potatoes years ago, but wasn't a fan, though I've discovered they work when done in combination with real potatoes.

So, instead of giving up mashed potatoes, I learned to lighten them up.

Weight Watchers Friendly Low Calorie Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Recipe Notes

This is my go to recipe for creamy low calorie mashed potatoes, which can be modified tons of ways.

You can use reduced-fat milk, buttermilk or part milk and part non-fat Greek yogurt (my favorite), whatever you prefer.

Enjoy them plain, or add herbs or horseradish.

How Many Calories and WW Points in these Mashed Potatoes?

According to my calculations, each serving has about 153 calories and:

5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!

Recipe Variations:

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes:
Substitute 1 medium head mashed potatoes for ½ the potatoes.

Celery Root Mashed Potatoes:
Substitute 1 pound trimmed, peeled celery root, cut into ½-inch pieced for 1 pound of the potatoes. (*3 SmartPoints).

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes:
Prepare the potatoes as directed, stirring 2 tablespoons drained prepared white horseradish into potatoes with the milk and olive oil.

Spinach Potatoes:
Stir in 1 cup well drained steamed chopped spinach into the potatoes with the milk and olive oil.

Other Yummy Additions for your Creamy Mashed Potatoes:
Fresh chopped herbs (parsley, chives, rosemary). chopped scallions, pesto, grated parmesan, roasted garlic, etc.

Preparing to boil potatoes

If you like these low calorie creamy mashed potatoes, be sure to check out other delicious Weight Watchers friendly potato recipes: Cottage Cheese Baked Potato and Salsa, Crock Pot Potatoes Dijonnaise, Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes with Ham, Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes with Spinach & Dill and Weight Watchers Potato Salad

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Creamy Low Calorie Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Creamy mashed potatoes, one of my favorite comfort foods, made lighter and healthier, but just as delicious.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time25 mins

Servings (adjustable): 6

Calories: 153

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¾ cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
• ▢ 1-½ tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place the potatoes in a large saucepan. Add enough water so they are covered by at least 1 inch. Add ½ teaspoon of salt. 
• Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 10 - 15 minutes. 
• Drain well.
• Add the milk and oil to the potatoes. With a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the potatoes until they are smooth.
• Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper, as necessary. 

Equipment

5-Quart Pot

Colander

Hand Mixer

Recipe Notes

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes: Substitute 1 medium head mashed potatoes for ½ the potatoes

Celery Root and Mashed Potatoes: Substitute 1 pound trimmed, peeled celery root, cut into ½-inch pieced for 1 pound of the potatoes. (*3 SmartPoints)

Horseradish Mashed Potatoes:  Prepare the potatoes as directed, stirring 2 tablespoons drained prepared white horseradish into potatoes with the milk and olive oil.

Spinach: Stir in 1 cup well drained steamed chopped spinach into the potatoes with the milk and olive oil.

Other Yummy Additions for your Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Fresh chopped herbs (parsley, chives, rosemary). chopped scallions, pesto, grated parmesan, roasted garlic

Serving size: ⅔ cup

Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

2 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Creamy Low Calorie Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Amount Per Serving (2 /3 cup)

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 2g8%

Protein 3g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy mashed potatoes, healthy mashed potatoes, low calorie potatoes

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Source: adapted from Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook, Fifth Edition (affiliate link): Over 500 Delicious Recipes for the Healthy Cook's Kitchen

*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.

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