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Peanut Butter Clusters

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

"Overindulging in empty calories is a holiday hazard. Here are ways to pack treats with nutrients, using delicious dried fruits, nuts, spices, whole-grain cereals and even chocolate. Fruits and nuts are rich in antioxidants; cinnamon suppresses blood sugar spikes; chocolate may help your heart and your mood."
Original recipe yield 3 dozen balls

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (10 ounce) package Reese's Peanut Butter Chips
  • 1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup regular oats, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Microwave chips in a bowl on high power until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. Add remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly. Using your hands, firmly roll into 1-inch balls. Cool.

FOOTNOTES

  • For more information from Jean Carper, go to www.Jeancarper.com.
  • Find more recipes, hints and tips from USA WEEKEND.
  • Copyright 2004 Jean Carper. Printed first in USA WEEKEND. All rights reserved.

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by COGRANDMA4
What a wonderful, healthy snack!! I melted the peanut butter chips in the microwave then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE
Rather than shaping them with your hands, since that can get very messy, try using a melon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by gshields
Very good and very easy! Will make again :) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2006 by Breeze
These are wonderful! I love having a snack that is somewhat good for you. Thank you Jean for... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Peanut Butter Clusters

Servings Per Recipe: 36

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 64

  • Total Fat: 3.3g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 17mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 2.3g

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