And it was at these times that I could easily go for the prepackaged not-so-good for you stuff simply because it was convenient.
But I found a better option. It's sweet. It's full of protein.
And as a mom now, it doesn't take long to make so it's not a chore to make for my children (this is a really important thing because who wants to serve health food if it takes all day to make it).
Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey (I thought these were a little sweet, so next time I would decrease to 1/3 cup)
3/4 cup dry milk
3/4 cup instant oats
Mix all the ingredients together. Form into balls (I used a tablespoon measure and got about 19 balls). Refrigerate until firm.
Sebastian really liked them. And I thought they were yummy, too. And I felt like it satisfied my hunger really well. I only needed one, and I was satiated. That like never happens. So I call this one a winner.
What do you serve as an afternoon snack?
Corinne starts school next week. Must try these for an after school snack!
ReplyDeleteThese sound like you could adapt them to a grain-free diet pretty easily. Perhaps substitute almond or flax meal for the oats.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these! Where do you find dry milk? Is there a brand to look for?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I found dry milk at my regular grocery store. It was by the evaporated milk and condensed milk in the baking aisle. I am no connoisseur of dry milk, so I can't recommend a brand, but my store's brand tasted just fine. I hope you find it!
Deletei always needed a snack, too!! now i just constantly need a snack haha! these are such a good idea!!
ReplyDeleteDo these need to be kept in the fridge or will an air tight container suffice? Being powdered milk, and really no other dairy, would they be ok in say a sealed bag?
ReplyDeleteI keep them in the fridge because I personally like to eat them cold, but I'm pretty sure that they would keep fine at room temperature. They just might stick together a little, but they should taste just fine.
DeleteJust made these with a tweak.. used blue agave instead of honey 1/3rd of a cup. Turned out so well!
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