Friday, April 13, 2012

No Bake Chocolate Chip Granola Balls

My daughter loves granola bars but the packaged ones just seem like a candy bar that's packed with sugar.  These are a great alternative because you can control the quality of the ingredients and the sugar.  They are also  the perfect treat to take on the go!
credit:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamieanne/4517328788/ 


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup ground flax seed
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips 
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well incorporated.  Roll approximately 2 tablespoons into a ball and place on parchment lined sheet or press into a 9 x 9 inch pan to cut into rectangles.  Chill in fridge for about 30 minutes until they are set.  Once chilled place into airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

*Play around with your flavors in this granola, feel free to add in your favorite dried fruits and sweet chips or nuts!

Lucy~

1 comment:

  1. YUM! Made these last week with butterscotch chips instead of chocolate - divine. So many textures and flavors and very filling.

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