Healthy Peanut Butter Treats
1 cup diced dates
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup wheat germ, raw or toasted
1/2 cup rolled oats, uncooked
1/2 cup dried coconut, unsweetened
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
In blender or food processor, chop dates, nuts, wheat germ, oats, and coconut. In a separate mixing bowl, blend together peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and powdered milk. Gradually mix chopped nut-date mixture with large mixing spoon or in heavy-duty stand mixer. Shape "dough" into walnut-sized balls. Refrigerate until firm on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Store in a plastic bag or covered plastic or glass container and refrigerate.
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup wheat germ, raw or toasted
1/2 cup rolled oats, uncooked
1/2 cup dried coconut, unsweetened
1-1/2 cups peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
In blender or food processor, chop dates, nuts, wheat germ, oats, and coconut. In a separate mixing bowl, blend together peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and powdered milk. Gradually mix chopped nut-date mixture with large mixing spoon or in heavy-duty stand mixer. Shape "dough" into walnut-sized balls. Refrigerate until firm on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper. Store in a plastic bag or covered plastic or glass container and refrigerate.
