No-Bake Gluten-Free PB&J Balls

Makes 10-12 balls

This recipe for gluten-free PB&J balls is great when you’re looking for a morning post-workout snack or a healthy sweet treat. Not only is it quick and easy, but you can also customize it by adding your favorite mix-ins. No oven is needed for this one, and even the kids can help make them.

Ingredients

1½ cups gluten-free quick oatmeal
½ cup all-natural peanut butter
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup dried cranberries or raisins
½ dairy-free chocolate bar chopped into small pieces, optional (also can substitute any other dried fruit or nuts)

Directions

Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Roll into 1-inch balls to make about 10 to 12. Store at room temperature.

Nutrition Analysis: 220 cal, 8 g fat, 0 mg chol, 135 mg sodium, 32 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 6 g protein.

Laura Hahn Carroll, author of the cookbook Around the Word One Gluten-Free Meal at a Time, is a regular contributor to Gluten-Free Living. She also blogs about gluten-free food at GuiltFreeFoodieCutie.com.

Photo by Angela Sackett.

Nutritional analysis for recipes is created using Food Processor SQL nutrition and fitness software by ESHA. Recipes are analyzed per serving (unless otherwise indicated) for calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber and protein. Nutrient amounts are approximate due to variations in brands, manufacturer, preparation and ingredient substitutions. When ingredient choices are listed, we use the first one. Nonspecific amounts, for example "to taste," and garnishes are not included.

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