Hungry Girl Spinach Bites

By Castrofilippo

PER SERVING (1/6th of recipe, about 3 spinach bites)
70 calories
2g fat
341mg sodium
8.5g carbs
2.5g fiber
1g sugar
4.5g protein

Ingredients

• one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly patted dry
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat Parmesan style grated topping
• 1/4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
• 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese, room temp
• 1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light buttery spread, room temp
• 3/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 black pepper
• 1/3 cup Fiber One Original bran cereal

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the cereal, and stir until completely mixed. Set aside.

3. In a blender or food processor, grind cereal to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Add crumbs to the large bowl and mix until integrated.

4. Prepare a baking sheet by lightly spraying it with nonstick spray. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon miure, form it into a ball with your hands, and place the rest it on the baking sheet.

5. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, yielding a total of about 18 balls.

6. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, and then have a ball !!