Low Syn Cheese and Spinach Balls

Low Syn Spinach and mozzarella oven baked balls, with a delicious crunchy breadcrumb coating. The perfect way to use your Healthy Extra A and a yummy easy to make snack for any one following the Slimming World plan or trying to change their eating habits.

These cheese and spinach balls are incredibly delicious, easy to make, and ready in just over an hour. Made with two types of cheese, bread crumbs, and egg, they’re great as a party appetiser or a healthy lunch box snack. 

These cheese and spinach balls are for all the spinach haters out there. Even Mrfatgirlskinny gave them a go and agreed they were rather tasty (reluctantly). Something happens to spinach when it’s baked in the oven which seems to confuse the taste buds. I personally love the stuff, raw, baked, in pasta… give me spinach and I’m happy! But along with sprouts, Mrfatgirlskinny runs a mile. But not this time…. served with a delicious fat free greek yoghurt dip they make the perfect lunch time snack for everyone. 

WHY ARE THEY THE BEST CHEESE AND SPINACH BALLS?

• Low Syn
• Delicious
• Quick and easy to make
• Perfect hot or cold
• Freezble
• Full of speed food
• Low in fat

ARE THEY SUITABLE FOR FREEZING?

• Lay the balls, uncooked, on a plate covered with grease proof paper
•  Leave half a thumb of space between each ball to prevent them from sticking together.
• After one hour, transfer into an airtight container.
• No need to de-frost before using. Simply place them on a baking tray for 20 – 30 minutes and serve. 
• I would not recommend freezing cooked versions of this recipe

They will also store in the fridge cooked for up to 4 days.

ARE THEY SLIMMING WORLD FRIENDLY?

They are absolutely Slimming World friendly and very low in Syn. BUT here is where the slightly confusing part comes in….You can choose how you wish to Syn them. The mixture will allow for 8 balls.

Option one: 2.5 Syns Per ball

OR

Option two: 1 Syn Per Ball using healthy extra A. The full mixture is worth TWO Healthy Extra A allowances. So….
4 Balls = 4 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra A portion

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Low Syn Cheese and Spinach Balls

Slimming World Syns:

Option 1: 2½ Syns Per Balls

OR

Option 2: 4 Balls = 4 Syns + 1 Healthy Extra A Portion

Weight Watchers: Coming Soon

Calories: Coming Soon

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish, Soup

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

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.

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