Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are a yummy and healthy breakfast option. It is great for anyone on the Weight Watchers diet plan. These balls have only three ingredients. We will prepare this recipe with peanut butter, rolled oats, and a sweetener like stevia. Oats and peanut butter combine to create a delightfully creamy and crunchy texture. Stevia gives a hint of sweetness without adding calories. Your palate and senses will crave more of this delicious, soft, and sweet snack. These Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are ideal as a post-workout treat, a mid-morning snack, or a quick breakfast.
STATS
- Course: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free
- Time for prep: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 mins
EQUIPMENT
- One oven-safe dish
- Spoon
- Heaping teaspoon
- Baking dish
INGREDIENTS
- Stevia 1 tablespoon (Low-point)
- Two tbsps of creamy peanut butter
- A quarter cup of oatmeal(old-fashioned)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the peanut butter and stevia to an oven-safe dish.
- Microwave the items for approximately twenty seconds.
- After that, add the oatmeal to the dish.
- Combine all items with a spoon.
- Make balls using a spoon or heaping teaspoon.
- Roll the oat mixture into the appropriate shape with your hands.
- Create at least sixteen balls.
- Next, place a sheet on a baking dish.
- Now, transfer all the balls to the dish in a row.
- Place the dish in the fridge for sixty seconds to one hundred twenty minutes.
- The crunchy and nutrient-dense Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls are ready.
- After refrigerating, serve these balls with a cup of milk or any food.
Additional Items (optional)
- These delicious balls pair nicely with any Weight Watchers-friendly items. The suggested amount is as follows, along with other recommendations.
- Add crushed peanuts or walnuts to the balls
- Incorporate half a teaspoon of crushed cinnamon into the balls.
- One by-fourth cup of low-fat chocolate chips also works well.
- Top the balls with one-fourth cup of grated nuts
- A hint of low-point vanilla essence also works well
- Low-point chocolate syrup (for drizzling)
- Mix one teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder into the oatmeal mixture or sprinkle over the balls.
- Add one-fourth cup of raisins.
UNIQUE SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy these balls with protein smoothies for a delightful snack.
- Serve it with oatmeal banana pancakes.
- Pair this dish with a tuna salad sandwich or lentil soup.
- Almond milk smoothie and Matcha latte also go well with this dish.
TIPS
- Utilize sugar-free sweeteners to make these tasty balls.
- Experiment with different oat textures.
- Incorporate seeds like hemp or chia seeds for added fiber.
- Try this recipe with natural peanut butter that does not include any extra oil or sugar.
- Chill the oatmeal mixture in the fridge before rolling to create the balls.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Preserve the tasty oatmeal balls in a covered vessel and refrigerate them for five days.
Freezer:
- Before freezing, we will shift the ready-made balls to a plate. Then, refrigerate the plate so the balls firm easily. Transfer the balls to a sealed plastic pouch and freeze them for sixty days.
FAQs
Which types of oats are best for this recipe?
- Rolled oats are typically suggested due to their desirable texture. You can use quick oats, but the consistency may change. Steel-cut oats are not advised.
Does natural peanut butter work well with this recipe?
- You can utilize natural peanut butter, but remember that this peanut butter will modify the taste and appearance of the balls.
What should I do to protect the balls from getting very firm?
- Chilling the mixture before rolling can be helpful. we can also utilize the coconut oil or we can also apply the oil in our palm of hand before forming the balls.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per serving size 1 oatmeal ball
Total servings 16 balls
Total Calories 76 kcal
Carbohydrates 8 g
Protein 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 4 g
Total Fat 4 g
Sodium 36 mg
Each serving of these oatmeal balls has seven (7) Weight Watchers points.