Peanut butter milk balls recipe

[nygirl22]

"World Famous" Peanut Butter Balls -- PHASE 2-3
**I got this recipe from this site: http://www.peaceofmyheart.net/healthly- ... serts.html

It looks good - there is only a little honey in it - and it might be an easier way to limit the peanut butter [since they are in balls and you can put them away in the freezer!] The original recipe makes 2-3 dozen so I cut it in half to post here. I have not tried them yet b/c I'd like to use oat bran but don't have any right now. My notes are in brackets.
*Makes 1-2 dozen
- 1/2 c. organic peanut butter [use natural]
- 1 T. honey
- 2 T. rolled oats or whole grain oat cereal (whirled in a blender if you like finer consistency) -- [I will use oat bran b/c I like the texture better]
- 2 T. fiber crunch cereal -- [I might omit]
- 1-2 T. vanilla or chocolate protein powder [this would be a personal decision to use but can probably omit it or add nonfat dry milk powder instead - just an idea]
- 2 T. raisins, dates, or other dried fruit (optional) -- [I would omit but that's just me]
- 2 T. sunflower seeds (optional)
- 1/4 c. organic chocolate chips (optional) -- [bittersweet or semi-sweet - I would use mini chips and probably use less]

Mix all ingredients except the protein powder and knead into a ball. Add the protein powder until the dough is no longer sticky. Roll into quarter-sized balls and place in an airtight container. Store in the fridge or freezer, depending on how hard you like them. Serve plain or on crackers or apple slices.

[Phatty Duke]

Good Lord...I made the recipe on the first page, and it is outstanding!

I actually halved it, and used 2 Tb. sugar-free honey & 2 Tb. DaVinci vanilla sugar-free syrup, then 1/4 c. PB, 1/2 c. milk powder, and 1/2 c. grounded up oats. I made 23 balls using a teaspoon for each one...they're perfectly bite-sized.

I only have 6 balls left...my sister and I went a little nuts.

I think dipping the balls in sugar-free chocolate is an excellent idea!

[nygirl22]

Good Lord...I made the recipe on the first page, and it is outstanding!

I actually halved it, and used 2 Tb. sugar-free honey & 2 Tb. DaVinci vanilla sugar-free syrup, then 1/4 c. PB, 1/2 c. milk powder, and 1/2 c. grounded up oats. I made 23 balls using a teaspoon for each one...they're perfectly bite-sized.

I only have 6 balls left...my sister and I went a little nuts.

I think dipping the balls in sugar-free chocolate is an excellent idea!

I made that recipe before - it IS good. But I like your changes. Thanks for sharing!

[SpoonSockSpork12]

I just took a few of the different recommendations and did a variation on the first recipe here:

2T dry NF milk
1T natural PB
1T Fiber One cereal (I didn't have oats)
~1T Splenda pancake syrup
1/2tsp. vanilla
Unsweetened coconut flakes
1-2 T Semisweet chocolate chips

Mix the first 6 in a bowl and mash down flat. Melt the chips in the microwave and spread as a topping over the peanut butter mixture. Freeze for a bit, enjoy!

Thanks so much for this thread! Great ideas all around!