Granola Balls

 

The Inspiration...

 
        I don't know about you, but I'm ready for some cooler weather... I'm counting down the days until the first day of fall... which is in 29 days :0) Fall doesn't start that early over here, but it is nice to know that it is on its way. Anyways, back to the cutest little dessert ever, Granola Balls!! This treat is what I think of when I think of fall, well, besides Pumpkin Pie :0) The colors that you will find in one bite are found the perfect Autumn Rainbow: Golden Honey, Cranberry Red, Chocolate Brown, Walnut tan, Peanut Butter Perfection... But since these are so easy and simple to make, you can make them any time of the year!!

        If you have been reading my blog, you would have seen that this is the second Granola-type recipe on here, so it is safe for you to say that I am a fan of oat filled treats :0) This isn't like that Granola Bar recipe though, this is more of a desserty-type treat, YUMMO! I will warn you though, it is impossible to just stop at one... or two... or three :0) These are a MUST try if I do say so myself :0)

       As always, if you are looking to print this recipe, I have put all of the directions and ingredients all together toward the bottom of the post, without all of the pictures so that it is easier to print :0)

The Recipe...

       For this recipe you will need to have some extra time set aside for rolling out the balls and chilling them in the fridge. I got this recipe from my grandma, thank you Nanny :0)

       NOTE: Some of my steps say not to stir yet, I have a method to my madness :0) If you stir everything over and over again, you could result in crushing or mushing ingredients, which could result in a different textured mixture.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of smooth Peanut Butter
• 1 cup of Honey
• 3 cups of Old-Fashioned Oats
• 1/2 cup of Ground Flaxseed
• 1 cup of Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup of Dried Cranberries (or any other small dried fruit)
• 1/2 cup of Chopped Walnuts (or any other kind of nut)

Directions:

Step 1: Mix Peanut Butter and Honey together until smooth

 

 

Step 2: Add Old Fashioned Oats to Mixture, don't stir yet

 

 

Step 3: Add in Ground Flaxseed (I buy unground Flaxseed and just grind it in a coffee grinder) and mix the ingredients together

 

Step 4: Add in Chocolate Chips to the mixture, don't mix yet

 

Step 5: Add in the dried cranberries and walnuts

 

 

Step 6: Mix everything together until it creates a nice, even batter

 

Step 7: Roll them into tablespoon size balls

 

Step 8: Chill for at least and hour and enjoy!!

 

 

Granola Balls

 

Ingredients:

1 cup of smooth Peanut Butter

1 cup of Honey

3 cups of Old-Fashioned Oats

1/2 cup of Ground Flaxseed

1 cup of Chocolate Chips

1/2 cup of Dried Cranberries (or any other small dried fruit)

1/2 cup of Chopped Walnuts (or any other kind of nut)

Directions



Step 1: Mix Peanut Butter and Honey together until smooth

Step 2: Add Old Fashioned Oats to Mixture, don't stir yet

Step 3: Add in Ground Flaxseed (I buy unground Flaxseed and just grind it in a coffee grinder) and mix the ingredients together

Step 4: Add in Chocolate Chips to the mixture, don't mix yet

Step 5: Add in the dried cranberries and walnuts 

Step 6: Mix everything together until it creates a nice, even batter

Step 7: Roll them into tablespoon size balls

Step 8: Chill for at least and hour and enjoy!!