KIDS CAN MAKE: HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

Kids Can Make: Healthy Peanut Butter Balls image

These super easy fiber-packed treats are perfect as an after-school or camp-day snack. (Bonus: they don't need to be refrigerated.) For a more grown-up version, roll them in banana flour (made from freeze-dried bananas) or a little cocoa powder. For little and big kids: Let them help measure ingredients and roll the balls.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 24 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups raisin bran cereal
1 cup crispy brown rice cereal
2/3 cup all-natural smooth peanut butter
5 tablespoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons dried cherries
1/2 cup freeze-dried bananas or 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for coating, optional

Steps:

Process the raisin bran and brown rice cereals, peanut butter, maple syrup, cherries and 1 tablespoon water in a food processor until the mixture is finely chopped and comes together in a big ball. Roll some into a small ball; if it seems too dry and crumbly, add 1 more tablespoon water.
Scoop the mixture into slightly mounded tablespoons, then roll them into smooth balls. (Dampen your hands with a little water to help you roll.)
If using the bananas, pulse them in a food processor until finely ground. Pour them into a small bowl. Roll each truffle in the banana dust until coated. If using the cocoa, pour it into a small bowl, then roll each truffle in it until coated.
Store the balls at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 17 grams