Cheese and Spinach Snack Balls
Healthy Spinach and mozzarella oven baked balls, with a delicious crunchy breadcrumb coating. This unofficial recipe is perfect for any one following Slimming World, Weight Watchers or a calorie controlled diet.Nutritional InformationSlimming World Syns*: Option 1: 2½ Syns Per BallsOROption 2: 4 Balls = 4 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra A PortionWeight Watchers: Coming SoonCalories: 65 Per Ball
Servings 8 Balls
Ingredients
- 250g Fresh or Frozen Spinach
- 30g Parmesan [Grated]
- 70g Reduced Fat Mozzarella [Diced]
- 50g Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg [Beaten]
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt
Instructions
- If using fresh spinach: Wash first and then blanch using boiling water or wilt in the microwave. Let it cool and place into a sieve or colander. Using a fork squeeze out as much moisture as you can. We are not looking for a wet spinach. Chop roughly.If using frozen spinach: Allow to defrost completley before placing into a sieve or colander and using a fork squeeze out as much moisture as you can. We are not looking for a wet spinach.
- In a small dish or mug place 2 teaspoons of the weighed Parmesan and 2 teaspoons of the weighedpanko breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt. Place to one side.
- In a bowl place spinach, parmesan, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well using a wooden spoon or electric hand blender.
- Here comes the messy part. Scoop out the mixture bit by bit, roll into balls and then roll them into the panko/parmesan mixure you made earlier. This mixture will make 8 balls. Place each onto grease proof paper and pop in to the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180C/160c Fan/350F/Gas 4.
- Place the chilled balls into the oven and bake for 20 - 30 minutes or until cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool as a cold snack.