Granola Bites

I am always on the lookout for kid friendly, fun and healthy recipes. My boys are always on the go and it is nice to have a quick non messy snack that will keep them energized. I recently came across this recipe in a new cookbook we acquired from Boston Children’s Hospital. For all my mom friends, it is quick and easy, and my kids loved them! Enjoy!

Granola Bites
Original recipe from What’s Cooking Fun Recipes for Family Wellness
Adapted by Rins Recipes

Ingredients

½ cup creamy natural peanut butter or soy butter
¾  cup honey
½ cup granola
½ cup crispy rice cereal
½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
½ cup crushed graham crackers
2 tbls ground flax seed

Directions

In a saucepan heat peanut butter and ½ cup honey over low heat until smooth and creamy. Approximately 3-5 minutes, stirring intermittently. Set aside and let cool for a few minutes.

In a large bowl mix together granola, rice cereal, raisins, graham crackers and ground flax seed. Pour cooled peanut butter and honey mixture over the granola and mix together. Add in another ¼ cup of honey and stir altogether. Grease hands with cooking spray or butter and roll mixture into 1” balls and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Variations: Reduce peanut butter to ¼ cup and add in ¼ cup of Nutella for a chocolate granola bite

Note: Original recipe only calls for ½ cup of honey, however, I found that it was not sticky enough to roll into balls. Also, original recipe did not contain dried cranberries or ground flax seed.