Thursday, February 3, 2011

Weight Watcher Wednesday ~ No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

I know, I know....it is THURSDAY but Wednesday was full of snow and trying to break through snowbanks on our road to get our kids from school! So, needless to say....I ran out of time!!




NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs

Directions
In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Stir in the milk powder, oats and graham cracker crumbs. Shape into 1-in. balls. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 15 treats.

Nutrition Facts: 1 treat equals 70 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 46 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

On one batch I added 2 tablespoons of milk chocolate chips. Just add the additiona nutritional facts to the original recipe!! :)
Total Calories 70
Total Fat 4.5 g
Total Carbohydrate 9 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g

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19 comments:

  1. Kindra-At Home With KFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    I just made some no bake peanut butter cookies but I'm sure yours are better on the hips than mine!

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  2. Holli~Where The Rooster CrowsFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Those look so good!! I am going to make them later!

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  3. WendiFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I remember making these at a Girl Scout camping trip. Fun times!

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  4. ohiofarmgirlFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    This is something I will try this recipe this weekend after I get some supplies...I am hoping to find powered milk that is non dairy...we will see. Dianntha

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  5. Country WhispersFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    These look and sound delish!

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  6. StephFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Oh how I love peanut butter balls!

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  7. Farming On FaithFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Oh I think I am going to make these.
    I need to join WW~ it is the only way I lose weight. I am still gearing myself up! LOL

    You are inspiring me!

    Have a great afternoon!

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  8. SharonFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Those sure do look yummy.
    I will have to try them as I am trying to lose weight.
    Stay warm
    Hugs

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  9. Patty SumnerFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Cookies look yummy. Be careful out there! BLessings!

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  10. JenFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Nice lil treat :)

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  11. Julie HarwardFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I love these...thanks for sharing your recipe! :D

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  12. 5 Starr's FarmFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Just wanted to say, the Oven Fries were the best.....Thanks

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  13. FarmchickFebruary 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    5 Starr's~ So glad you enjoyed them...thanks for letting me know. :)

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  14. The WifeFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    So I'm guessing if I ate the entire batch, that wouldn't be too weight watcher friendly? They look yummy!

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  15. FarmchickFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    The Wife~ lol ummmm right...that would not be good!! haha

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  16. CarrieFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Thanks for sharing, Farmchick!! They look YUMMY. And to think they are Weight Watcher friendly, is just a bonus!!

    Hugs!! Carrie

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  17. Beth E.February 5, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    I bet your kiddos love these! Thanks for sharing the recipe. :-)

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  18. KimFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    YUM and with the chocolate added to it double YUM! My family loves no bake cookies and will probably like these also.
    Thanks,
    Kim in OK

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  19. LindaFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Can't wait to make these....I love peanut butter!

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