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Cream Cheese Loaf (WW-Friendly)

Cream Cheese Loaf (WW-Friendly)

Cream Cheese Loaf (WW-Friendly)

Servings: 12 slices
SmartPoints per slice: Green – 8 | Blue – 8 | Purple – 8

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened – 20 SmartPoints
  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened – 24 SmartPoints
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar – 24 SmartPoints
  • 2 large eggs – Green: 4, Blue & Purple: 0 SmartPoints
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 0 SmartPoints
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour – 18 SmartPoints
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder – 0 SmartPoints
  • ½ teaspoon salt – 0 SmartPoints
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk – 4 SmartPoints
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional) – 0 SmartPoints

For Topping (Optional):

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (for dusting) – 6 SmartPoints
  • ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips – ~14-16 SmartPoints (varies by type)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.

  2. Mix Wet Ingredients

    • In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
    • Add sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in eggs, one at a time, followed by vanilla extract and lemon zest (if using).

  3. Mix Dry Ingredients

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until fully combined.

  4. Bake the Loaf

    • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
    • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

  5. Add Toppings & Serve

    • If desired, dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with chopped nuts or chocolate chips.
    • Slice and enjoy!

WW SmartPoints Breakdown (Entire Loaf)

Ingredient Green Blue Purple
Butter (½ cup) 20 20 20
Cream Cheese (8 oz) 24 24 24
Sugar (1 cup) 24 24 24
Eggs (2) 4 0 0
Flour (1 ½ cups) 18 18 18
Whole Milk (½ cup) 4 4 4
Total (entire loaf) 90 86 86
Per Slice (12 slices) 8 8 8

Ways to Lower SmartPoints

✔️ Use light cream cheese – Saves 10 SmartPoints
✔️ Substitute half the butter with unsweetened applesauce – Saves 8 SmartPoints
✔️ Use a sugar substitute (like monk fruit or erythritol) – Saves 24 SmartPoints
✔️ Swap whole milk for unsweetened almond milk – Saves 3 SmartPoints

This Cream Cheese Loaf is rich, soft, and perfect for a sweet treat! Let me know if you want any modifications to make it even more WW-friendly. 😊🍰