No Bake Granola Balls

8 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    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).
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    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.

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