Peanut Butter ClustersHere are ways to get some nutrients in your holiday treats with the use of dried fruits, nuts, spices, whole-grain cereals and even chocolate. Fruits and nuts are rich in antioxidants; cinnamon suppresses blood sugar spikes; chocolate may help your heart and your mood.
Ingredients:
- 10 ounces Peanut Butter Chips
- 1/2 cup dry-roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 1/2 cup regular oats, uncooked
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
Microwave chips in a bowl on high power until melted, about 1-1/2 minutes. Stir. Add remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly. Using your hands, firmly roll into 1-inch balls. Cool.
Yields: 3 dozen balls
Nutrition information per ball:
- Calories: 64
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0
- Sodium: 19mg
