I love how easy these Weight Watchers Energy Balls are to make and how convenient they are for a grab and go snack food. It can be hard to find Weight Watchers recipes that are packed with nutrition and taste great, but this recipe does both!
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DO ENERGY BALLS ACTUALLY GIVE YOU ENERGY?
People often wonder if energy bites actually give you any energy or if the name is just a hoax. I think it really depends on the energy ball itself.
The purpose of energy balls is that they have a great balance of protein, good carbs, healthy fat, and fiber. The balance of these ingredients may allow for a slow release of energy in a natural way.
The fact that energy bites are a great grab-and-go snack makes them a much better choice than other processed foods you might grab.
INGREDIENTS FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS ENERGY BALLS
This simple WW energy balls recipe only has 5 ingredients. I like to keep it quick and easy. This is also a great recipe for using up those really ripe bananas!
- Bananas
- Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Protein Powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Mini Chocolate Chips
HOW TO MAKE WW ENERGY BALLS
This recipe does involve baking the energy balls. I have seen other recipes that don't involve baking…there are LOTS of ways to make energy balls.
STEP ONE: MAKE THE DOUGH
Start off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F.
Take a baking sheet and line it with parchment paper
Now take a large bowl, add the ripe bananas, and mash them up with a fork. Add in the oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and mini chocolate chips.
Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
STEP TWO: FORM BALLS
Now use a small cookie scoop to form balls that are around 1 inch in size. This should make about 20 balls.
Place the balls onto the lined baking sheet.
STEP THREE: BAKE
Now place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
When they are done baking, allow the energy balls to cook and then store them in an airtight container.
The serving size is two energy balls.
WEIGHT WATCHERS ENERGY BALLS RECIPE
These energy balls are only 2 myWW Points for 2 energy balls for the Green and Blue plan and only 1 myWW point for the Purple plan. That is a great low-point snack!
On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is 2 points per serving. A serving is 2 energy balls.
You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions for these Weight Watchers Energy Balls via the recipe card below.
These Weight Watchers Energy Balls only have 5 ingredients and are just 2 myWW Points for 2 balls!
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
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Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, add the ripe bananas and mash it with a fork. Add the oats, protein powder, ground cinnamon and the mini chocolate chips. Mix it till it is well combined.
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Using a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into approximately 1 inch balls. This should make 20 balls.
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Place the balls on the parchment lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
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Let it cool and then store it in an air-tight container.
There are 2 myWW Points for 2 energy balls for the Green and Blue plans and only 1 point for the Purple plan.
On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is 2 points per serving.
Serving size is 2 energy balls.
If you loved this Weight Watchers snack recipe be sure to check these other recipes out:
- Weight Watchers Mexican Spring Rolls
- Air Fryer Cajun Zucchini Chips
- Weight Watchers Chex Mix
- Air Fryer Cinnamon Apple Chips
Be sure to PIN this recipe so you can come back and make it over and over again!
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Hi Jamie! I am glad to hear your daughter is out of ICU and slowly improving. Don’r give up on yourself. You are in my prayers. Donna
What kind of protein powder did you use.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your daughter illness
I usually just get protein powder at Walmart in the health section. Thanks so much for you prayers!
Hi! Would it taste good without the protein powder?
I am not sure because I haven’t tried it. If you do be sure to let us know how it turns out!
Is this a plain protein powder, a certain brand, or is it flavored? Thank you
It is just your personal preference.
Using sugar free chocolate chips would this still be 1 point? Also, how long do these keep? May I freeze them?
I have not tried freezing these because they never last long enough, LOL. If you try it, let me know how it works for you. Sugar free chocolate chips have different points amounts and I am not sure how many points it would be.
I used SF chocolate chips and one was still 1, but you could have 2 for 1, 4 for 2, etc. Still fantastic! I also added cocoa powder and PB Fit powder.
Can I use a substitute for protein powder?
Is it 75 calories to 1 oatmeal ball?
Is there a substitute available for the bananas? Unfortunately, I am allergic to them 🙁
Would apple sauce work?
I dislike everything about a banana!!! Any suggestions for a substitute??
Can I use quick oats instead?
I just baked these cookies. They are so easy to make. I added a teaspoon of peanut butter for added protein since I don’t get too much of it. Delicious. Thank you
Hello, I made these last night and they were delicious. I am wondering how I would track these on my WW app?
You can enter the points for items that you already know points for by entering it manually.
This looks so good! What a perfect snack to have ready! Can I use other mix ins too?
Sure! Get creative…that is the best thing about energy balls!
Hi, is it 75 cal for one or two balls?
The serving size is 2 energy balls. Thanks!
Really easy and adaptable recipe for no bake energy balls. All the family love them and really helps when you want to reach for a sweet treat and you have the balls made so quickly to hand!
Do you know if an egg or oil can be used in place of the banana? I don’t have a banana or applesauce and wanted to try this tomorrow. Thank you!
I haven’t tried that, so I am not sure. It would change the points if you used oil.
This looks so good! What a great treat to have on hand!
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Do these need to be refrigerated
I ususally do refrigerate them.