Good Thyme Kitchen

You are here: Home / Archives for cacao nibs

cacao nibs

Lemon Meringue Pie Balls + Peanut Butter Cup Balls

by Leave a Comment

What is the #1 go to snack that we pretty much always have on hand at all times at our house you ask?? That would be BALLS! Balls you ask? Yes balls…get your mind out of the gutter; I’m talking energy balls! Growing up my best friend’s mom would make us these amazing peanut butter balls made out of peanut butter, corn flakes, powdered milk and honey and oh were they ever good!! Courtney and I have changed it up a bit over the last couple of years into a healthier and just as addicting version. The great thing about this ultra nutritious snack is that your kids can get in on the action. In our house whenever we are down to our last few, my oldest daughter will often times throw together a new batch. Not only are they quick and easy to make, they are a great on the go snack before sports or other activities.

Since balls are the snack of all snacks, we have come up with different flavor combinations. Lemon merengue pie balls are pretty darn amazing as well. It’s you’re lucky day today because we have posted not just one but two recipes for balls. Because two balls are always better than one, right?!

 

 

Lemon Meringue Pie Balls
 
Save Print
Prep time
Total time
 
Author:
Serves: Makes 12 balls
Ingredients
  • 1 C rolled oats
  • 6 medjooli dates, pitted (if dry soak in hot water for 10 minutes)
  • juice of ½ large lemon
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • kosher salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a food processor add oats and pulse until broken down, but not a fine powder. Add dates and continue to pulse until dates are broken down. Add lemon juice, zest, coconut oil and maple syrup and pulse until all ingredients are incorporated. Add kosher salt to taste.
  2. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight storage container and store in the refrigerator or freezer (our preference).

 

 


Peanut Butter Cup Balls
 
Save Print
Prep time
Total time
 
Author:
Serves: Makes 12 balls
Ingredients
  • 1 C rolled oats
  • ½ C peanut butter (we use natural pb)
  • ¼ C honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp cacao nibs
  • kosher salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a medium sized bowl add oats, peanut butter and honey. Add in vanilla and cacao nibs. If using unsalted peanut butter add salt to taste.
  2. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight storage container and store in the refrigerator.
Good Thyme Tip - May have to adjust by adding more oats or more peanut butter (or honey if you like it sweeter) depending on type of peanut butter you are using, some brands are thinner than others.