These low-calorie garlic breadsticks are a fantastic addition to your weeknight dinners! They are not just tasty but also healthy, as each breadstick has only 88 calories, and the dough requires only two ingredients: self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. These breadsticks are low in fat, high in protein, and have fewer carbs than other breadsticks.
You may be curious as to how such simple ingredients can create bread that resembles dough with yeast, oil, or other ingredients. But believe me when I say that you won’t even be able to tell the difference! These breadsticks have a golden exterior and a fluffy, chewy interior, just like restaurant-style breadsticks. They are an absolute delight to your taste buds.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- The breadsticks pair with numerous entrees:Â You can enjoy these fluffy homemade breadsticks with chicken dinners, pasta, soups, salads, and more. Next time you need a simple dinner side, this recipe can save the day.
- The easiest dough you’ll ever make: This two-ingredient dough is a game changer! It is so quick to measure the ingredients and transform them into a perfect bread dough.
- No yeast or long proofing is required:Â Other breadsticks require a long list of ingredients and an extensive proofing time. However, these breadsticks only need to sit for about 10 minutes while you make the garlic butter spread.
Recipe Overview
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick (49g)
- Number of Servings: 8
- Time to Cook: 18 – 20 minutes
- 88 calories per breadstick or 700 calories for the entire recipe
Ingredients in Homemade Low Calorie Garlic Breadsticks
Breadstick Dough
- 1 cup + 3 tbsp Self-rising flour
- 1 cup Nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Garlic Butter
- 1 ½ tbsp minced garlic
- 1 ½ tbsp light vegetable oil spread (I used I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Light)
- Optional: preferred herbs and spices.
How to Make Low Calorie Garlic Breadsticks
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Combine the flour and Greek yogurt in a large bowl. Mix it by hand, kneading it in the bowl to incorporate the ingredients.
- Once a dough ball is mostly formed, some extra flour should be on the bottom of the bowl. Move the extra flour to a work surface and continue kneading the dough on the table. This extra flour will prevent it from sticking.
- Knead the dough until smooth and all flour is incorporated, about 2- 4 minutes.
How to Make Weight Watchers Garlic Breadsticks (Cont.)
5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll the portions into a breadstick shape; they will be long and thin strands. They may seem small, but they will puff up in the oven!
6. Allow the uncooked breadsticks to rest for 10 to 15 minutes while you work on the garlic butter.
7. Make the garlic butter in one of two ways. First, you can sauté the garlic and butter over medium heat on the stovetop to lightly brown the garlic and melt the butter, then use a pastry brush to spread the mixture on the breadsticks. The other option is to use a food processor, create a paste with the garlic and butter, and then apply it to the breadsticks.
8. Sprinkle on your preferred seasonings, like salt or garlic salt, and herbs such as parsley, thyme, Italian seasoning, etc. You can also use onion powder or other seasonings!
9. Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden brown, and the tops also start to darken. The bottoms will be a nice color, too! For best results, enjoy warm and fresh.
Variations and Substitutions
- Flour: If you don’t have self-rising flour, you can make your own using all-purpose flour. Mix 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of salt into the AP flour and evenly distribute it.
- Yogurt: If you only have full-fat Greek yogurt, it will surely work in this recipe, but you might need to slightly adjust the flour amount. However, both of these adjustments will increase the calories. Either way, make sure to use plain, unflavored yogurt.
- Stuffed Breadsticks: Have some extra points to use up? You can stuff the breadstick dough with mozzarella or parmesan when rolling them out! You can also stuff them with olives or other ingredients.
- Cheesy Breadsticks: Sprinkle on your favorite cheese just before baking. This will affect the calories.
- Herbs and Seasonings: Use your favorite spices to kick up the flavor. Feel free to get creative. You can even make the breadsticks spicy!
- Half- Cal Dinner Rolls: Instead of dividing the dough into eight pieces, you can divide it into 16 balls and form miniature dinner rolls. This will give you a tiny piece of bread with half the calories! Keep in mind they will likely cook faster.
Tips and Tricks for Making Weight Watchers Garlic Breadsticks
- You only need to knead the dough for a few minutes until it is smooth. If you over-mix it, the breadsticks will be tough in consistency when you bite into them.
- On the topic of overkneading, I also suggest mixing this dough by hand so you can feel its elasticity. If you use an electric mixer with a dough hook, it might be overkill and make the gluten strands in the flour tighten.
- When working with dough, avoid adding extra flour to your work surface. Use up every bit of flour that you measure. This will help prevent the dough from sticking without the need to add additional flour.
- These breadsticks are best enjoyed warm, the same day that you make them. If you feel as though 8 breadsticks are too much for you or your family, you can cut the recipe in half to make less!
- The dough was just slightly sticky when I rolled the breadsticks, but not so much that I couldn’t shape them. If you have used up every ounce of flour from the bowl and table, add just a pinch to your hands while rolling the breadsticks, and it should help you out!
