Name: Peanut Power Balls
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 1 Batch(es)
Cuisine: COM_JOOMRECIPE_CUISINE_
Ingredients: , 2 cups (500 mL) ,granola; , ⅓ cup (75 mL) ,chopped peanuts; , ¼ cup (60 mL) ,dried cranberries; , ¼ cup (60 mL) ,raisins; , ¼ cup (60 mL) ,wheat germs or ground flax; , 2 tbsp (30 mL) ,pumpkin seeds; , 2 tbsp (30 mL) ,shredded coconut; , ½ cup (125 mL) ,honey; , ½ cup (125 mL) ,peanut butter

Instead of a taking store-bought energy bars on your next hike – try these. They taste great, transport beautifully without crumbling and are a lot less expensive when you make them yourself.

Cooking time: 3 minutes
Refrigeration time: 30 minutes
Serves: Makes 20 servings

Ingredients

Bites

2 cups (500 mL) granola
⅓ cup (75 mL) chopped peanuts
¼ cup (60 mL) dried cranberries
¼ cup (60 mL) raisins
¼ cup (60 mL) wheat germs or ground flax
2 tbsp (30 mL) pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp (30 mL) shredded coconut
½ cup (125 mL) honey
½ cup (125 mL) peanut butter

Directions

In a large bowl, stir granola with peanuts, cranberries, raisins, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds and coconut. In a small saucepan bring honey to boil. Boil vigorously for approximately 30 seconds then whisk in peanut butter. Add to granola mixture and stir to combine.

While mixture is warm, firmly form into 1½-inch (3.5 cm) balls. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Twist balls in waxed paper for perfect portability.