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Peanut Butter Balls
Here's a tasty after school snack you can feel good about serving your kids!
These peanut butter balls have a lot going for them; they’re a nutritionally balanced snack and decadent dessert all in one. This dish is simpe to prepare and involves no baking; it's a fun recipe to make with the kids!
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
Serves 16
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INGREDIENTS
1 cup reduced fat creamy peanut butter
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1 cup honey
3 cups quick oats
2 ½ cups nonfat dry milk
2 Tbs. wheat germ (optional)
½ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Line a large cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- Put all ingredients into a bowl and combine using a mixer.
- Form the mixture into approximately 50 balls using your hands. Set each formed ball onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Place the cookie sheet into the freezer for 30 minutes to set the balls.
- Remove the balls from the sheet. They can be stored in the refrigerator in plastic bags or containers.
Per serving (about 3 balls): 291 calories, 9g fat, 175mg sodium, 45g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 29g sugar and 10g protein
What healthy after school snacks do your kids love?
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