Name: Chewy Granola Balls
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 30 balls
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup almond butter; 0.5 cup rice syrup; 1 cup Rice Crispies Cereal; 1.5 cups granola; 0.25 cup dried cranberries, blueberries, and/or raisins

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Chewy Granola Balls

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Chewy Granola Balls

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Instructions

Place the almond butter and rice syrup in a small saucepan over low to medium heat and warm for 2 minutes or until it becomes smooth and combined.

Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.

Pour the warm almond butter mixture into the bowl with the granola mixture and stir to combine.*

Roll into 1 inch balls (I used a mini ice cream scooper to scoop out each portion, but you could also use a tablespoon) .

Serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Warm Your Almond Butter 🧈
Slightly warm the almond butter before mixing to make it more pliable and easier to distribute evenly throughout the mixture, ensuring consistent binding and texture in every ball.
Toast Your Granola First 🍯
Lightly toast the granola in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to intensify its nutty flavor and create a crispier texture that contrasts beautifully with the chewy center.
Chill Before Rolling 🧊
Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before rolling into balls so it becomes firm and easier to handle, preventing the mixture from sticking to your hands and maintaining shape consistency.
Balance Your Rice Syrup 🌾
Use rice syrup in moderation (don't exceed the recipe ratio) as it sweetens quickly and can make the balls overly sticky; you can always add a teaspoon more if needed during mixing.
Seal with a Parchment Layer 📄
Store finished balls between sheets of parchment paper in an airtight container to prevent them from sticking together and to maintain their chewy texture for up to one week.