Good and Gooey Peanut Butter Balls
Vegetarian Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
This recipe requires no cooking, so whip up a batch any time. These are high in calcium, iron, and zinc, too!
Recipe Ingredients
1/2 pound chunky peanut butter (almond or soy butter can also be used)
1/3 cup ground cold cereal (such as corn or bran flakes)
2 tablespoons wheat germ
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped raisins
1 tablespoon chopped Pine nuts (such as peanuts or walnuts)
Recipe Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Combine until stiff and well mixed. Roll into 25 small balls and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Note: If desired, balls can be coated (by rolling) with sesame seeds, more chopped nuts, chopped dried fruit, or more ground cereal.
Nutrition information per serving:
Serving size: 1 ball
Calories 65
Fat 5g
Carbohydrates 4g
Protein 3g
Sodium 49mg
Fiber 1g
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Vegetarian Fact:
Try going meatless one day a week at first. You don't have to cook elaborate vegetarian meals; it can be as simple as having a vegetable burger and salad for dinner.
