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The Food Factor: Cranberry Oatmeal Balls

Cranberry Oatmeal Balls are chewy bites of deliciousness. They provide a nutritious energy boost while satisfying your snack cravings!

This no-bake recipe can be made with any nut butter or dried fruit of your choice. Be creative!

Cranberry Oatmeal Balls

Ingredients

1 C. oats (quick-cooking or old fashioned rolled)

⅓ C. chopped almonds or other nuts or seeds

⅓ C. peanut butter

3 Tbsp. honey 

⅓ C. dried cranberries or other dried fruit

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed.
2. Form 2 Tablespoons of mixture into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Thanks to Oregon State Extension for this recipe! 

Tips & Notes:

• The mixture will be sticky, so try wetting your hands a little before rolling the mixture into balls. 
• Depending on how large you make your balls, this recipe will create 8 to 12 balls.

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