No Bake Granola Balls
- 2 cups rolled oats (sometimes I use 1.5 cups rolled oats and 0.5 cups steel cut oats)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter (if using JIF, Skippy or any brand with sugar, omit the sugar below)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (lately I have been just using 2 T of Splenda instead of this)
- 1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts (I like to use almond slivers and chopped walnuts mixed or pistachio's)
- 1/8 cup raisins (I use golden ones)
- 1/8 cup dried cranberries (May sub with dried blueberries or dried cherries)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread oats and coconut on a cookie sheet. Place in the oven and toast for about 12 minutes, stirring twice, until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, combine the peanut butter, honey and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously, until ingredients are thoroughly blended and sugar has completely melted (about 2 minutes).
- Add the toasted oats and coconut to the peanut butter mixture, followed by the nuts, raisins and cranberries. Stir to combine. Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Working with dampened hands, shape into bite sized balls and refrigerate for an hour. I usually let mine sit out for about 15 minutes prior to serving.
rolled oats, coconut, crunchy peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, mixed nuts, raisins, cranberries
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/no-bake-granola-balls-261647 (may not work)