Kids Can Make: Healthy Peanut Butter Balls

• 3 cups raisin bran cereal
• 1 cup crispy brown rice cereal
• 2/3 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
• 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons dried cherries
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried bananas or 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for coating, optional

1. Process the raisin bran and brown rice cereals, peanut butter, maple syrup, cherries and 1 tablespoon water in a food processor until the mixture is finely chopped and comes together in a big ball.
2. Roll some into a small ball; if it seems too dry and crumbly, add 1 more tablespoon water.
3. Scoop the mixture into slightly mounded tablespoons, then roll them into smooth balls.
4. (Dampen your hands with a little water to help you roll.)
5. If using the bananas, pulse them in a food processor until finely ground.
6. Pour them into a small bowl.
7. Roll each truffle in the banana dust until coated.
8. If using the cocoa, pour it into a small bowl, then roll each truffle in it until coated.
9. Store the balls at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

raisin bran, brown rice, allnatural smooth peanut butter, maple syrup, dried cherries, bananas

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/kids-can-make-healthy-peanut-butter-balls.html (may not work)