No Bake Granola Balls

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Healthy snacks that kids (and grown ups) will love! i originally got the recipe from whole foods, then changed it up a bit. this is dairy-free and vegetarian. note: i have many a time made these without toasting the oats and coconut and it works out just fine that way as well :)

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Steps

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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Spread oats and coconut on a cookie sheet.

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Place in the oven and toast for about 12 minutes , stirring twice , until lightly browned.

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Meanwhile , combine the peanut butter , honey and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat , stirring continuously , until ingredients are thoroughly blended and sugar has completely melted.

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Add the toasted oats and coconut to the peanut butter mixture , followed by the nuts , raisins and cranberries.

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Stir to combine.

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Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.

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Working with dampened hands , shape into bite sized balls and refrigerate for an hour.

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I usually let mine sit out for about 15 minutes prior to serving as we like them a little gooey just like my mighty nuts.

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Ingredients

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rolled oats, unsweetened dried shredded coconut, crunchy peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, mixed nuts, raisins, dried cranberries