These Weight Watchers Spinach Balls can be your new favorite appetizer or snack! They are small in size, so one spinach ball is zero points. When having multiple of them as a snack, they are still low points, as it is just 2 WW points for 4 spinach balls.

These are a fun and tasty snack that you can serve in all sorts of ways. As an appetizer, you can load them onto a serving tray and put little toothpicks in them. Serve them with an assortment of sauces. The spinach balls have flavors of mozzarella, garlic, and parmesan, so they are plenty cheesy and savory—this means they pair well with all sorts of condiments.

Another option is to use them as a side dish to a meal. For instance, they would be tasty alongside some baked chicken and mashed potatoes. Or, keep the meal vegetarian and enjoy them with a veggie wrap or some pasta. As you can see, this is a very adaptable food! If you’re looking for other finger foods or starters you can serve with it, check out my appetizer recipe collection, which has numerous ideas for you to check out.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

It’s yummy. These yummy spinach balls are cheesy and flavorful with shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, and fresh spinach. The recipe is the perfect balance of nutritious and delicious.
It’s healthy. Spinach is an incredibly healthy green, and the eggs give a little bit of protein. This version of spinach balls is lightened up because it uses lower-fat cheese, and it also uses less cheese in general. Much of the parmesan is replaced with panko to lower the points.
You can freeze them for later! This is a great make-ahead recipe. You can make the spinach balls and heat up a small amount of them at a time as you need them.

Recipe Overview

Serving Size: 1 spinach ball
Number of Servings: 32 spinach balls
Time to Cook: 35 minutes
WW Points Per Recipe: zero points per spinach ball (Click here to view the recipe in the WW app. WW login is required)

Ingredients in Weight Watchers Spinach Balls

10 oz Fresh spinach, washed
4 Eggs
¾ cup Fat-free mozzarella, shredded
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs, I used Japanese-style
¼ cup Grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt to taste

Instructions for making Weight Watchers Spinach Balls

Preheat oven to 400F. Saute spinach on the stovetop over medium heat with a couple of tablespoons of water. Cover; stir occasionally until wilted. Drain, rinse with cold water, and carefully press out excess liquid with your hands or a spatula.
Transfer spinach to a cutting board and chop finely. In a separate bowl, add all other ingredients and mix to combine. Fold in spinach. If the mixture doesn’t hold shape when scooped/packed, add another egg or more breadcrumbs until it reaches a consistency you can form into a ball (refer to tips).

3. Use a tablespoon to pack and form spinach balls. Place the balls in a greased muffin pan or spread them out on a baking sheet.

4. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden on top and thoroughly baked through. Serve with preferred dipping sauce as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.

Variations and Substitutions

Splurge Version: You can always use the higher-fat versions of cheese if you don’t mind the extra points. I personally don’t notice much of a difference between the fat-free or low-fat versions of the shredded mozzarella, though, especially when it is mixed into something like this.
Dip Ideas: These spinach balls taste delicious with a variety of sauces, so you can always make an accompanying dip for them if you want to upgrade the experience. Try serving these spinach balls with mustard sauce, marinara sauce, ranch, or blue cheese dressing.
Spinach Balls with Fresh Spinach vs. Frozen: I haven’t tested this recipe with frozen spinach, but it would work as long as you thaw and drain it correctly. You should have about ¾ to 1 cup packed spinach after you cook it.
Larger Portioned: You can also make them into larger spinach balls if you prefer. If you make 16 instead, they will be 1 point each.

Tips and Tricks for Making Weight Watchers Spinach Balls

How to store WW Spinach Balls: Keep any extra spinach balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator and try to enjoy them within 3-4 days.
You can reheat them in the oven or air fryer for the best results. For the best texture, I don’t suggest microwaving.
Depending on how much liquid you actually release from the spinach, you might need more or less breadcrumbs. If the spinach balls are not holding shape, I suggest adding ¼ cup more breadcrumbs and seeing if that helps. On the other hand, if the mixture seems like it needs more moisture, an extra egg can help bind everything.
I used a rounded tablespoon measurement to pack the spinach ball mixture so it holds together.
Chopping the spinach finely helps everything to really bind together, but it also works with a fine rough chop. It doesn’t need to be minced.

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