Cost/Serving: $0.50
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = 2 bites
Ingredients:
Directions:
Yield: [8 servings] / Serving Size = 2 bites
Ingredients:
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup honey
2 cups nonfat instant dry milk
1 cup quick oatmeal (unflavored)
½ cup crispy rice cereal
Directions:
1. Collect and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.
2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix ingredients with a spoon until combined.
3. Using clean hands, shape the mixture into 16 balls that are approximately 1” in diameter.
4. Store at room temperature in a sealed container. Eat within 3 to 5 days.
Be creative! Add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon and/or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract in step #2.
This recipe and photo are used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension's Eating Smart Being Active program.
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