Granola Bites

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A quick easy breakfast or snack that the kids love! packed with protein and full of antioxidant-rich dried fruit and healthy nuts and seeds, these bites will be sure to please. i didn't follow the directions, of course, but ground up all the almonds and oats. it still came out great! i also ran out of rolled oats, so added oat bran. i think next time i'll also grind the sunflower seeds. use any combination of dried fruits - any will be great! i also did not roll the balls in the almond/oat mixture, but just included it in the ball mix.

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Steps

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Place almonds and 1 / 4 cup oats in bowl of food processor , process to fine crumbs.

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In a large bowl , combine remaining oats , dried fruits , sunflower seeds , coconut and cinnamon.

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Add peanut butter , honey and extract: combine well until mixture begins to stick together.

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Use moist hands to form mixture into 1 inch balls , coat lightly with almond-oat mix.

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Place in an airtight container , separating layer with parchment paper or plastic wrap.

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Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to allow oats to absorb moisture.

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Ingredients

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sliced almonds, quick-cooking oats, dried apple, dried apricot, raisins, sunflower seeds, unsweetened flaked coconut, cinnamon, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract