Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar , unpacked or 1/4 Splenda brown sugar blend
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can pumpkin puree ( not pie filling )
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup fat free egg substitute
8 tablespoons light whipped topping
1/2 medium orange , cut into 8 thin wedges
This Weight Watchers Pumpkin Flan is a delicious and healthy dessert that can be enjoyed guilt-free. It is a perfect dessert option for those who are looking to indulge in something sweet without compromising their health. The flan has a smooth and creamy texture with a slight hint of spiciness from cayenne pepper. The use of brown sugar and orange juice enhances the natural sweetness of pumpkin. This dessert is packed with health benefits and can be enjoyed by everyone.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne pepper, and salt together until well combined.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, orange juice, and egg substitute until smooth.
4.Add the sugar mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.
5.Pour the mixture into 8 ramekins and place them in a large baking dish.
6.Pour enough hot water into the baking dish to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
7.Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until set.
8.Let the flan cool to room temperature then refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
9.Garnish with a dollop of whipped topping and a slice of orange on each ramekin before serving.

PROS

This Weight Watchers Pumpkin Flan is a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while being low in calories, sugar, and fat.

The recipe uses fat-free evaporated milk and egg substitute instead of heavy cream and whole eggs to make it low-fat.

The use of orange juice adds a natural sweetness to the dessert and enhances the flavor of pumpkin.

CONS

Since it doesn’t contain heavy cream and whole eggs, the texture of the flan is not as rich and creamy as traditional flan.

The use of cayenne pepper might be too spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Weight Watchers Pumpkin Flan is a healthy dessert option because it is low in calories, sugar, and fat.
It is high in fiber which promotes good digestive health and gives you a feeling of fullness.
Pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin A and potassium, which help boost immunity and regulate blood pressure.

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