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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 225 Minutes |
Ready In: 240 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A quick easy breakfast or snack that the kids love! Packed with protein and full of antioxidant-rich dried fruit and healthy nuts and seeds, these bites will be sure to please. I didn't follow the directions, of course, but ground up all the almonds and oats. It still came out great! I also ran out of rolled oats, so added oat bran. I think next time I'll also grind the sunflower seeds. Use any combination of dried fruits - any will be great! I also did not roll the balls in the almond/oat mixture, but just included it in the ball mix. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted |
1 3/4 cups quick-cooking oats |
1/3 cup dried apple, finely chopped |
1/3 cup dried apricot, finely chopped |
1/3 cup dried raisins or 1/3 cup cranberries or 1/3 cup blueberries |
2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds |
2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter) |
1/4 cup honey |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract |
Directions:
1. Place almonds and 1/4 cup oats in bowl of food processor, process to fine crumbs.
2. In a large bowl, combine remaining oats, dried fruits, sunflower seeds, coconut and cinnamon.
3. Add peanut butter, honey and extract: combine well until mixture begins to stick together.
4. Use moist hands to form mixture into 1 inch balls, coat lightly with almond-oat mix.
5. Place in an airtight container, separating layer with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
6. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to allow oats to absorb moisture.
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