Hg So-Good Spinach Bites

Submitted by DustyandSarah

"If it's spinach, it must be good! Easily veganized with appropriate substitutions; I also sometimes nix the cereal and use a mixture of half wheat bread crumbs/ half ground flax seeds, increases the fat content but its good Omegas."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 18 balls
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• one 10-oz . package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and thoroughly patted dry
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1⁄3 cup fiber one all-bran cereal (original)
• 1⁄4 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute
• 3 tablespoons fat free cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon light margarine
• 3⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3⁄4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for the Fiber One, and stir until completely mixed.
3. In a food processor or blender, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Add Fiber One 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 tablespoons of the mixture, form it into a ball with your hands, and place it on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the mixture, yielding a total of about 18 balls.
5. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, and then have a ball (or several)!