Recipe Notes
Shape the mixture as you like: use a large sharp knife or pizza cutter to make squares or linear shapes; you can then form the squares into balls, if you like, and then roll them in something yummy like honey and/or toasted coconut or sesame seeds; use cookie cutters to form whatever looks delicious!
Try dipping some into melted chocolate or rolling in cocoa powder!
Shape the mixture as you like: use a large sharp knife or pizza cutter to make squares or linear shapes; you can then form the squares into balls, if you like, and then roll them in something yummy like honey and/or toasted coconut or sesame seeds; use cookie cutters to form whatever looks delicious!
Try dipping some into melted chocolate or rolling in cocoa powder!
Learn As You Cook
Making the Cereal Balls also presents an opportunity to practice meal prep and cooking skills while learning safe non-visual techniques.
Making the Cereal Balls also presents an opportunity to practice meal prep and cooking skills while learning safe non-visual techniques.
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Ingredients
- 6-8 Cups Puffed Cereal(s) (rice, corn, barley, etc.)
- OPTIONAL: 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1/4 Cup Agave syrup
- 1 (16 oz) Jar of Sunflower Butter
- 1 Cup of Brown Rice Syrup (or Barley Malt Syrup) it was actually mixture of both....
- 1/2 Cup Dried Apricots (finely chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Dates (chopped)
- 1/2 Cup Raisins (black or golden)
- 1/2 Cup Dried Apple (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup Flax Seeds (pan-toasted)
Equipment
- Large Bowl – preferably stainless steel
- Small Bowls – several
- Baking/cookie/jellyroll sheet pans – (2) small [8” x 12”?] *small enough to fit in your freezer
- Medium (6-QT) Saucepan
- Spatula, silicone/heat-resistant
- Cutting board
- Food Processor
- Cookie cutters, any size/shapes you like
- Large Wooden or Metal Mixing Spoon
- Wax paper OR baking parchment
Directions
Step 1: Make the Goo.
- To the saucepan, over low heat, add the Sunflower Butter.
- Add Agave, Brown Rice Syrup, and Barley Malt.
- Stir until well-mixed and warm.
- Remove from the heat.
- Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients.
- Pour all cereal into a large bowl.
- Add dried apricots, dates, raisins, dried apple chips and/or any other dried fruits or nuts of your choice.
- Set aside.
Step 3: Mix together, Press and Shape.
- With gloved hands or a big spoon, gently fold the goo in with the dry cereal-fruite mix until it holds together when squeezed. If not wet enough, add more seed butter and/or sweetener. If too wet, add more cereal.
- For balls: Take small amounts of the mixture and shape into balls with your hands.
- For bars or shapes:
- Spray the cookie sheet(s) with oil or line with wax paper or parchment.
- Press the mixture into the pan(s) until firmly packed to form a dense layer at least ½” thick.
- Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Do this in batches if necessary.