Pineapple Christmas Balls
Ingredients:
- 398 mL canned crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
- 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups unsweetened fine desiccated coconut
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat graham cracker crumbs
- 3 ounces sugar-free pineapple jello powder
Instructions:
- Prepare Ingredients:
- Thoroughly drain the crushed pineapple to remove as much liquid as possible. This helps in achieving the right consistency for the mixture.
- Mix the Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained crushed pineapple and reduced-fat cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Add Flavor and Texture:
- Add the sugar-free pineapple jello powder to the pineapple and cream cheese mixture. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Form the Balls:
- Using your hands, form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Coat the Balls:
- Roll each ball in the graham cracker crumbs until well coated.
- Then roll them in the unsweetened desiccated coconut to finish.
- Chill:
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve:
- Once chilled, serve your Pineapple Christmas Balls and enjoy this festive, low-point treat!
Tips to Keep the Points Low:
- Use reduced-fat cream cheese: This significantly lowers the calorie and fat content.
- Opt for sugar-free jello powder: Keeps the sweetness without adding extra points.
- Control portion size: Stick to small, bite-sized balls to keep points manageable.
Nutritional Information (per ball, makes approximately 24 balls):
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
Weight Watchers Points (per ball):
- WW PointsPlus: 1
- WW SmartPoints: 1
- WW Freestyle Points: 1
These Pineapple Christmas Balls are a delicious and festive treat that you can enjoy during the holidays without worrying about exceeding your Weight Watchers points!