Sunday 22 July 2012

An ode to food allergies

I had to laugh at this: "How do you milk an oat?" My hubby has always wondered this!!

I hope you enjoy this clip as much as I did :)

Friday 20 July 2012

No bake peanut butter oat balls (egg-free and dairy-free)

More oats! This household must eat more oats than a stable of horses!

Luckily, this energy bite recipe is a no bake recipe, so it is easy to whip up and the kids can help too. You've got to love quick and healthy snacks. :)

Just be warned: these are as easy to eat as they are to make!

Peanut butter oat balls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup dessicated or shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup rice bubbles
  • 1/2 cup sultanas or other dried fruit
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Method

  1. Mix everything in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
  2. Chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.
  3. Once chilled, roll into balls. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Notes

This recipe is one where you can substitute to your heart's content e.g. use currants or dried cranberries for the sultanas, rolled or quick oats, creamed honey or liquid, crushed cereal or flax seed instead of rice bubbles. Use whatever you have in your pantry!