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Weight Watchers Recipe of the Day: Raspberry Squares
I have been a fan of raspberries for as long as I can remember.
I can't imagine being able to pass up a homemade raspberry dessert.
Skinny Raspberry Squares
Just the thought of my mom's fresh raspberry pie will make my mouth water.
Recipe Notes
So, needless to say, when I saw this recipe for Weight Watchers Raspberry Bars in my Weight Watcher's Weekly a while back, I immediately clipped it and added it to my "Must Make" recipe file.
Well, yesterday was the day.
These simple, yet festive, Weight Watchers Raspberry Bars consist of a shortbread crust topped with a combination of raspberry jam and frozen raspberries.
They are like a lighter healthier linzer torte without the top crust.
This video from Joy of Baking shows how she makes Raspberry Oatmeal Squares:
I loved these little bars, but found they needed a little time in the fridge to firm up.
They were the perfect combination of sweet and tart. If you like your desserts super sweet, these squares may be a little tangy for you.
You can switch out the topping to suit your tastes, replacing the raspberries and jam with blueberries, mixed berries, apricots or peaches.
I'm definitely planning on experimenting a bit.
How Many Calories and WW Points in these Fruit Squares?
According to muy calculations, each raspberry square has about 104 calories and:
5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
To see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, Click here!
Cooking Notes: How to Make Perfect Raspberry Bars Every Time
- These raspberry squares will be a little sticky. I found it helpful to chill them in the refrigerator until firm, before removing them from the pan.
- It's best to cut them and loosen them from the sides of the pan, while they are still a little warm.
- I skipped the almond extract since I didn't have any and didn't miss it.
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Weight Watchers Raspberry Squares Recipe
Simple but festive dessert squares with simple shortbread crust and sweet-tart raspberry topping, these Weight Watchers Raspberry Bars are a winner in my book.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 24
Calories: 104
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 1-⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup confectioner's sugar
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, cut into small pieces
- 1-½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup red raspberry preserves
- 1 cup unsweetened frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon confectioner's sugar for garnish
Instructions
Position an oven rack in the center and preheat oven to 350F degrees.
In a food processor (affiliate link), pulse the flour, ⅓ cup confectioner's sugar, butter, and almond extract until the mixture is combined and butter cut into pea-size pieces.
Press the mixture evenly into a 7x11- inch ungreased baking pan to form a crust.
Bake until the crust begins to turn golden, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan set over medium heat, combine the preserves and raspberries, stirring occasionally, until the preserves become liquid and the frozen raspberries are thawed, about 4 minutes.
When the crust is ready, pour the raspberry mixture over the hot crust and smooth it out evenly.
Bake until set, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from the oven and cool in the pan until the squares are just warm.
Cut into 24 squares.
When completely cool, dust with the remaining tablespoon confectioner's sugar.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
These raspberry squares will be a little sticky. I found it helpful to chill them in the refrigerator until firm, before removing them from the pan.
It's best to cut them and loosen them from the sides of the pan, while they are still a little warm.
I skipped the almond extract since I didn't have any and didn't miss it.
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)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
3 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Weight Watchers Raspberry Squares Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 raspberry square)
Calories 104Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: healthy jam bars, jam squares, raspberry jam bars
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Recipe source: Weight Watchers Weekly
*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.
If you like these Weight Watchers Raspberry Bars you might also like:
Skinny Triple Berry Cobbler - a sweet cobbler loaded with berries
(*5 WW PointsPlus | *8 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)
Skinny Black Bean Brownies - simple, fudgy and delicious
(*4 WW PointsPlus | *6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)
Homemade Fig Newton Cookie Bars - soft and chewy sweet treats
(*2 WW PointsPlus | *3 WW Freestyle SmartPoints)
- cool, creamy and comforting
(*7 WW PointsPlus | *8 WW Freestyle SMartPoints)
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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