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January 01st, 2012

1/1/2012

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Nut Butter Nuggets

Make your health resolutions a little easier by replacing junk-food snacks with super-tasty-healthy snacks.  Nuts (and therefore nut butters) are one of the best plant sources of protein.  They are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and good fats like omega 3s.  This post is one example that can add some healthy fats and incorporate fun toppings that you may not get your family to eat otherwise.
 
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Start by measuring out all the ingredients.  You will need to powder 1/3 cup of the oats by pulverizing them in a blender or food processor.  Leave the other 1 cup whole.
Ingredients
1/3 cup natural peanut or  almond butter
1 and 1/3  cups whole oats
1/3  cup honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Toppings

1/3 cup crushed nuts, dried fruit, coconut  flakes, cocoa nibs or melted  chocolate 
(whatever you love!)
You can see by the photo below that it doesn't take a lot to make these flavor packed snacks.  Combine everything in a medium size bowl and mix together with a fork.  Finish thoroughly mixing with your hands.
 
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Use a teaspoon, melon baller,  or a small ice cream scoop to to make same sized balls out of the mixture.  My 3 year old loves doing this part for me!
 
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Roll the balls in coconut shreds, chopped nuts, or whatever you love to eat.  I used trail mix pulsed in a blender that consisted of cashews, pistachios, golden raisins, dried white mulberries, dried goji berries and cocoa nibs.
 
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Set coated nuggets on parchment or wax paper and place  into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour to firm up or eat right away.  Have them ready for your kids to eat when they get home from school and save them from the chips and cookies! 

9 Comments
my honest answer link
1/18/2012 07:58:45 pm

I found you through how does she, and just wanted to say I love this recipe! So simple, no cooking required, and it will make a great snack. I'm going to try it today - thanks!

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Stephanie link
1/19/2012 11:47:03 am

Thank you so much! Welcome to the site & I hope you enjoy the recipes you try!

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danielle link
1/21/2012 01:19:40 am

I wanted to let you know that I posted this in my "What I Bookmarked This Week" post today - stop by and see!

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Stephanie link
1/25/2012 05:58:44 am

Cool -Thanks for reposting! Happy to learn about your site!

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Shannon
2/9/2012 01:52:56 am

I found you through How does she via pinterest. Yum. How many does this usually make for you? (depending on the size of the scoop of course)

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Stephanie link
2/14/2012 02:27:00 pm

So glad you found our site! This recipe consistently makes 20 nuggets for me. I utilize the same, small size ice cream scoop every time which is slightly larger than a melon-baller.

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France Morissette link
2/29/2012 04:49:17 am

I love the simplicity of these. We're always looking for healthy treats and this one has made the must try list. Thanks.

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Cathie
3/9/2012 11:34:34 pm

I have all the ingredients in the pantry.. going to put together a batch of these!

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Maryanne link
4/26/2012 05:58:37 am

These are really good. Really sweet, but I love sweet for dessert. I subbed some cocoa powder for a TB of the oats and left out the cinnamon. Yum!

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