Peanut Power Balls

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Peanut Power Balls

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) granola
1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped peanuts
1/4 cup (50 mL) each dried cranberries and raisins
1/4 cup (50 mL) wheat germ or ground flax seed
2 tbsp (30 mL) each pumpkin seeds and shredded coconut
1/2 cup (125 mL) honey
1/2 cup (125 mL) peanut butter

Directions

In a large bowl, stir granola with peanuts, cranberries, raisins, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds and coconut. In a small saucepan bring honey to boil. Boil vigorously for approximately 30 seconds then whisk in peanut butter. Add to granola mixture and stir to combine.

While mixture is warm, firmly form into 1-1/2-inch (3.5 cm) balls. Refrigerate until firm. Store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks. Twist balls in waxed paper for perfect portability.

Makes 20

Per serving: 144.1 calories, 3.9 g protein, 19.7 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fibre, 51.7 mg sodium, 6.6 g total fat