The WW Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are easy to make in only 30 minutes. They are nutritious and delicious. When you want to eat something sweet but you are also trying to avoid a treat that is heavy in calories, these balls are the perfect solution. This recipe uses lighter ingredients that do not increase the amount of WW points, and you can enjoy these WW Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls without any guilt. These balls have a strong peanut butter flavor and are soft and chocolatey. This recipe uses natural and healthy products that ensure taste and nutrition at the same time. What makes this dessert more exciting is that you do not need to include any oil, and you also do not need to bake it.
STATS:
- Number of Calories: 80 kcal
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Chill Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Prep Duration: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Course: Dessert/Snack
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Serving: 12 balls
EQUIPMENT:
- Refrigerator
- Tray
- Measuring cups
- Spoon
- Mixing bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup powdered peanut butter
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- A pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ROLLED OATS:
- Rolled oats are useful in making the balls solid. For a substitute option, make use of oat flour.
POWDERED PEANUT BUTTER:
- This ingredient is helpful in reducing calories while also including a peanut butter flavor. Using all-natural peanut butter will increase calories if you use it for substitution.
NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER:
- It adds a creamy element to the balls. You can consider omitting this ingredient if you want to lower the calories.
COCOA POWDER:
- The tasty chocolate flavor comes from the cocoa powder. For an alternative, make use of sugar-free cocoa.
HONEY:
- Since honey is sticky itself, adding this to the mixture will help combine all the ingredients for the balls. Maple syrup is a substitute option for honey.
VANILLA ESSENCE:
- Vanilla essence normally provides a good scent and flavor in the recipe.
SALT:
- When we add salt to this recipe, it helps in balancing the sweet flavor in the ball mixture.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a bowl, mix water and powdered peanut butter till you create a smooth mixture.
- Now add the other components inside that bowl.
- Stir till the mixture starts to look like a dough.
- Take a spoonful of this dough.
- Roll it into a small ball.
- Keep doing the same till you use up all the mixture.
- Place the tiny balls over the tray.
- Put the tray inside the fridge for about twenty minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
- When you’re craving a sweet snack, just enjoy the balls as they are.
- You can also consider serving with coffee or tea.
- For a nutritious treat, you can include them in your lunchbox.
- To include topping over these yummy balls, add either coconut or crushed nuts.
TIPS:
- If the dough is dry, you can consider adding one teaspoon of water.
- Also, you can include 1 tablespoon of oats if the dough is becoming very sticky.
- You can also chill the mixture of the balls to obtain smooth ball shapes.
- To lower calories, make balls in a smaller size.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- For about seven days, you can store these balls inside a tight box.
FREEZER:
- Store these balls inside a bag for about two months.
FAQs:
Can I prepare these balls without using peanut butter?
- You can make use of almond or sunflower butter.
Can I exclude the use of sugar from this recipe?
- Yes, utilize stevia syrup or sugar-free syrup.
Is this fine for kids to eat?
- For kids, this recipe is safe to eat.
Should I bake them?
- They are not bakeable.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 80 kcal
Net Carbs: 9 grams
Total Carbs: 12 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 2 grams
Calcium: 12 milligrams
Iron: 0.6 milligrams
Vitamin A: 1 IU
Sodium: 45 milligrams
Potassium: 110 milligrams
Serving Size: 1 ball
Serving: 12 balls
Weight Watcher Points: 2-3 points