Weight Watchers Energy Balls Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or a low-calorie sweetener, if you prefer)
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds (or flaxseeds), and dried cranberries (or raisins), and a pinch of salt.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the peanut butter, honey (or your choice of sweetener), and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until well combined.
3. Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in the mini chocolate chips if you’re using them. This step adds a little indulgence without going overboard on calories.
4. Chill the Mixture: Once the mixture is well combined, cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This helps the ingredients firm up and makes rolling them into balls easier.
5. Roll into Balls: After chilling, scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat this with the rest of the mixture.
6. Store and Serve: Store the energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

SmartPoints (WW):

• This recipe makes about 12-15 energy balls, depending on the size. Each energy ball is approximately 2-3 SmartPoints on Weight Watchers (depending on the specific ingredients and portion size).