WW Peanut Butter Balls

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WW Peanut Butter Balls, these sweet & satisfying little balls are so easy to make & make a great snack or dessert. These WW No-Bake Balls are a no-bake treat featuring pantry staples, but you can create delicious portion-controlled treats at a cost-friendly points budget. They are also chewy, slightly crunchy & do not require any baking & contain loads of rich peanut butter flavor. WW No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls is the easy way out for the troubled peanut butter-addicted people to find a healthy treat. You will like that they are versatile & so simple. Add chocolate chips, & sprinkle cinnamon/coconut on them. These balls contain protein & energy in each one of them & may serve as a snack in the middle/after a workout.

STATS

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: None
  • Course: Snack, Dessert
  • Cuisine: American
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Yield: 12 balls
  • Total Time: 10 minutes + chill time
  • Difficulty: Easy

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking tray/plate
  • Refrigerator
  • Ingredients
  • Half a cup of natural creamy peanut butter
  • One teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Two-thirds of a cup of rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup of peanut butter powder (PB2)
  • One tablespoon of optional tiny chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup/honey
  • A pinch of salt

INGREDIENT NOTES

Peanut Butter:

  • The most nutritious and textural type of peanut butter you can use is the one that does not contain any additional sugar/oil.

Maple Syrup/Honey:

  • A bit of caramel is added by the use of honey. It is done in a vegan-like fashion with maple syrup. Syrup has fewer points. Use sugar-free syrup.

Vanilla Extract:

  • It makes it taste better & offsets the richness of the peanut butter.

Rolled Oats:

  • Old-fashioned oats provide a body & a bite. Do not use instant oatmeal.

Powdered Peanut Butter

  • It is more fattening with a peanut flavor. Significantly assists in tightening the dough, reducing the amount of fat.

Mini Chocolate Chips.

  • And optionally, a little bit provides a texture & sweetness. They can be skipped to get fewer points.

Salt:

  • A pinch of salt balances the sweetness that intensifies the taste of peanuts.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), & the essence of vanilla in a mixing dish and whisk until smooth.
  2. Blend in oats, peanut butter powder, & a dash of salt.
  3. Mix till a dough forms and everything is properly incorporated.
  4. Fold in micro chocolate chips now if using.
  5. Using your hands or a little cookie scoop, Roll the ball of dough into 12 equal balls using a scoop to do it.
  6. Now place a foil sheet in a tray and arrange the balls in it.
  7. To firm up, refrigerate for the minimum 1/2 an hour.
  8. Enjoy leftovers cold as well as at room temperature after storing them in the refrigerator.

TIPS

  • Dampen your hands to facilitate an easier but not sticky rolling.
  • And when the dough is too moist, add some additional powdered PB/additional oats.
  • They are good to have in lunchboxes, on trips/snacks between meals.
  • Make twice as much and freeze some to use later.
  • A different shape can be formed by trying the mixture in bar form rather than in a ball.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Refrigerator:

  • Store for no more than seven days in a sealed airtight box. It is best enjoyed cold to preserve its texture.

Freezer:

  • Transfer to a sealed bag/container after placing on a tray to freeze. Can be stored for the next 2 months. Allow to melt for a few minutes at room temperature before consuming.

FAQs:

Are other nut butters okay?

  • Indeed! You may use sunflower seed butter, cashew butter, along with almond butter. Unsweetened versions have the best results.

Can I turn them completely sugar-free?

  • Use sugar-free maple syrup instead & leave out the chocolate chips. The peanut butter is used to bring in some natural flavor.

Do they contain gluten?

  • Make sure the oats used in the recipe are gluten-free certified in order to make it gluten-free.

What is the serving size of the balls?

  • Limit yourself to one/two balls per snack, so you are within Smart Point & portion control.

NUTRITION

Calories: 90
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 9g
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 40mg
Calcium: 10mg
Iron: 0.5mg
Potassium: 80mg
WW No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls are believed to contain two (2) SmartPoints for each serving.