Moose Ball Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 Cups  Peanut Butter (creamy or crunchy)

1/2 Cup  Organic Honey

3 Cups  Rolled Oats

1/2 to 1/3 Cup of any or all of the following:

Wheat Germ

Dried Cranberries

Chocolate Chips

Sliced Almonds

Pumpkin Seeds

Sunflower Seeds

Flax Seeds

Pecan Pieces

Dried Unsweetened Coconut

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix peanut butter and honey together till smooth.  Add in dry ingredients, and combine till everything is covered in peanut butter and honey.

2. Roll into 1 inch balls.  Place on cookie sheet in the freezer.

Store in an airtight container in the freezer.  Let moose balls defrost slightly before serving.  This recipe is so flexible that you can customize it with any type of nuts, seeds, etc.

Moose Balls =)

The first time I had this oh so yummy treat was the day of our last exam of training.  Our classmate made these for everyone as “brain food” since most of us were too busy studying to get a healthy meal in our stomachs (if anything).  I wondered how she was able to find the time out of studying to make something so delicious without feeling bad for leaving the books.  Turns out that there’s really nothing to it (and you can study while mixing and rolling, lol.)

What's in these golf ball sized goodies?  The main ingredient and my number one addiction (next to dark chocolate)...Peanut Butter!!  You don't even have to tell me the rest, I will definitely give it a try.  These balls of peanutty goodness may not look like much, but your taste buds will tell you otherwise once you pop one in your mouth.  That’s how it was for me when she passed it around.  I thought, “oh, just one”.  But one turned into 3…or was it 4?  I can’t remember, all I know is that they’re super addicting, and healthy for you too!  What can be better than a snack that tastes amazing and is good for you?

I can take no credit for this recipe, as I adapted it from her.  I may have made a couple changes based on what I had on hand, but the main reason for these being in my freezer by bulk is my amazing co-worker, ^^.  Thanks Beth!

Granola Time!

So, on a different note, I’ve been on this granola craze for a while now.  In part due to my job, since it’s hard to eat healthy, I try to find ways to snack healthier or pack healthier meals.  So granola is my go-to health kick.  That got me thinking, I wonder if I could make my own granola!  I found this one pumpkin granola recipe that I thought would be a great idea to try since the holidays are right around the corner.  I could eat it and gift it, ^^.

 The first batch was tasty, but the clusters were way too hard.  I had to soak it in milk before eating it.  The second batch I made didn’t have any pumpkin in it, and the consistency was perfect!  It was my version of a honey flax granola.  Since I had left over pumpkin from batch numero uno, I wanted to see if I could combine the two recipes and give pumpkin another go.  However…it still didn’t make the cut, “/.  I think the pumpkin puree makes the granola soggy, so if you don’t bake it long enough it has a stale consistency.  And if you bake it too long, it gets too hard.  Trial and error, but I think for sure that I won’t be making any pumpkin granola anymore, =P.    

After more finagling of the original recipe, I successfully made a crispy crunchy granola that wouldn't break your teeth!  I decided to throw spelt and puffed rice into the mix to give it a soft crunchy texture.  Although I couldn't mimic the exact taste and texture of the granola I usually purchase, it totally makes the cut for being a healthy and scrumptious treat, =).  Top off your favorite yogurt or eat it just like cereal and enjoy!