Thank YOU Cooking Light Magazine!!
My boyfriend and I were in the mood for a mid-day snack that would be low in calories, quick and easy to make and, of course, would be delicious. These little mozzarella bites were perfect!
I was surprised at how easy they were to make and literally took me no longer than 5 minutes! The best part is you can have 3 mozzarella bites with marinara sauce for under 100 calories! I was really disappointed, however, with how my photo turned out 🙁 Since I used panko bread crumbs (which are already super light in color) they didn’t turn out too well on my camera and blended into the background a bit too much.
Sigh…oh well.
Either way these little bites were super yummy and we really enjoyed them!
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 3 (1-ounce) sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese
- 3 Tbsp egg substitute
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup of panko bread crumbs to the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, and place the panko in a shallow dish.
- Cut mozzarella sticks into 1-inch pieces. Working with one piece at a time, dip cheese in egg substitute; dredge in panko. Place cheese on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425 degrees for 3 minutes or until cheese is softened and thoroughly heated.
- Pour the marina sauce into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH one minute or until thoroughly heated, stirring after 30 seconds. Serve with mozzarella bites and enjoy!
Notes
Serving Size: 3 mozzarella bites + 1 Tbsp marinara sauce • Calories: 91 • Fat: 5.1 g • Carbs: 6.7 g • Fiber: 0.1 g • Protein: 7.2 g • WW Points+: 3 pts
What a great recipe and love that they’re low in calories too! What a perfect snack. Will def be trying this.
These are great! The can satisfy any savory craving AND they are healthy!!!
You’ve sold me on these. I think the picture looks fantastic, personally. I love the thought of using panko because they’d be so, so crunchy. Very well done!
Your a damn genious! Why didnt I think of this ? AWESOME~
They look delicious and the photos are just fine…I love mozzarella…and panko…AND marinara!
Dear Kelly, These sound right up my alley. I know that the kids will love this too. Thanks for the visit and leaving a nice comment. I look forward to them. Blessings, Catherine
Oh, oh, oh!! I have everything to make this one hand… Oh yeah… I know what I’m having for a snack now… hehe!
Mmm these look really good! Good appetizer for a dinner!
Love,
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Fantastic idea!! This is so great….I definitely have to try and make these sometime soon :-). I think your picture turned out just fine
Funny, I just marked that page in my cooking light to make those too! Glad that are good-now I will for sure make them. Thanks!
Bree
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