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No-Bake Yummy Balls

Enjoy this recipe from Delicious Recipes for Diabetics.

Submitted by: Leona Krivda from Belle Vernon, PA

1-1/2 c. sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and divided
1 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. ground flax seed
1/4 c. wheat germ
1/4 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
2 T. dried cranberries or cherries, chopped
1 t. vanilla


Combine 2/3 cup coconut and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Mix well with your hands. If mixture is too dry, a little more honey or peanut butter may be added. Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll in remaining coconut. Place in an airtight container; cover and keep chilled. Makes 2 dozen, serves 24.

Nutrition Per Serving: 116 calories, 7g fat, 2g sat fat, 0mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 8 sugars, 3g protein Exchanges: ½ very lean meat; 1½ fat; ½ other carbohydrate

Combine 2/3 cup coconut and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Mix well with your hands. If mixture is too dry, a little more honey or peanut butter may be added. Roll into 1-inch balls, then roll in remaining coconut. Place in an airtight container; cover and keep chilled. Makes 2 dozen, serves 24.

Nutrition Per Serving: 116 calories, 7g fat, 2g sat fat, 0mg cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 8 sugars, 3g protein Exchanges: ½ very lean meat; 1½ fat; ½ other carbohydrate

 
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