Peanut-Butter Granola Balls

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Yield:
24

Make this batch of chewy, nutty granola bars and have an after-school snack available for a week.

Ingredients

  • cup honey

  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

  • ¼ cup dried fruit

Directions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium, heat honey, peanut butter, and butter. Stir until loosened and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cereal, oats, and dried fruit.

  2. Drop mixture by the tablespoon into mini paper cupcake or candy liners. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, April 2007

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