After School Snacks

Always on the look out for good snacks for the kids, I ran across these recipes in a newspaper and have finally tried them.  They were a hit with kids and husband alike.  They love the taste and I can feel good about them eating them.

Nutty Buddies (pictured)

1/2 cup crushed pretzels

1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup nonfat dry milk

1 Tbsp honey

Mix half the pretzels, the chocolate chips, peanut butter, dry milk and honey in a bowl with hands or fork.  Form 1" ball and roll in remaining crushed pretzels.

Coconut Balls

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 Tbsp honey

1/2 cup Rice Krispies

2 Tbsp nonfat dry milk

1/2 cup coconut

Mix peanut butter, honey, cereal, and milk.  Roll into 1" balls and roll in coconut.

PBJ Balls

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 cup Rice Krispies

1/4 cup nonfat dry milk

2 Tbsp favorite jelly

Mix peanut butter, cereal and milk.  Spread jelly over top and mix in slightly.  Form into 1" balls.