Weight Watchers-Friendly Muddy Buddy Bites

Weight Watchers-Friendly Muddy Buddy Bites
Ingredients

  • 6 cups Cheerios (Original): 12 points
  • 1 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips: 21 points
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter: 13 points
  • ½ cup butter: 10 points
  • 1 ½-2 cups powdered sugar: 16 points (for 1 ½ cups)

Total Points for the Entire Recipe: 72 points
Points per Serving (for 24 servings): 3 points per serving

Preparation

  1. Prepare the Cereal:
    • Pour Cheerios into a very large bowl or a doubled clean brown paper bag. Set aside.
  2. Melt the Mixture:
    • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter.
    • Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Coat the Cereal:
    • Pour the melted mixture over the Cheerios.
    • Toss until the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
  4. Add Powdered Sugar:
    • Sprinkle powdered sugar over the coated cereal.
    • Toss again until evenly coated with the powdered sugar.
  5. Cool and Store:
    • Allow the treat to fully cool.
    • Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag.

Tips:

  • Cheerios Choice: Use the original Cheerios for lower points. If you prefer, you can try other cereal options, but be sure to check their points values.
  • Chocolate Chips: Opt for mini chocolate chips if you want more even distribution with less overall chocolate.
  • Peanut Butter: Choose a reduced-fat or natural peanut butter if you want to reduce the points further.
  • Powdered Sugar: Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste. Reducing it slightly can help lower the points.

Benefits:

  • Sweet Treat: A great way to satisfy a sweet craving with a controlled portion size.
  • Crunchy and Creamy: Combines the crunchiness of Cheerios with the creamy, chocolate-peanut butter coating.
  • Customizable: You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar or use alternative ingredients to fit your dietary needs.

Nutritional Information (Approximate per 1-piece serving)

  • Calories: 140 kcal
  • Protein: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 10g

Enjoy these Muddy Buddy Bites as a satisfying and lower-point sweet treat that fits into your Weight Watchers plan!