RCI-DS.003.0323.001
Yummy Choco-Honey Balls and Shapes
Kids love chocolate, but you can’t always let them indulge in it. carob powder is a healthy alternative to cocoa, chocolate and coffee because it has high B complex and A vitamins.
Prep25 min
Cook0 min
Total25 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
- ¼ cup
- ¼ unit
- 1 cup
- 1½ cups
- 4 tablespoons
- unsweetened coconut⅔ cupshredded
- ½ teaspoon
Method
1
Combine carob powder and water in a medium saucepan, stirring continuously to dissolve any lumps and create a smooth paste.
2
Heat the carob mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to steam and thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
3 minutes
3
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the honey and crunchy peanut butter until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine wheat germ, rolled oats, dry milk powder, shredded coconut, and grated orange rind.
5
Pour the warm carob mixture into the dry ingredient bowl and stir vigorously until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together when pressed.
6
Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until it is comfortable to handle but still slightly warm.
7 minutes
7
Shape the mixture into balls or desired shapes using wet hands or a small cookie scoop, working with about 1-2 tablespoon portions at a time.
8
Place the shaped balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm, or until ready to serve.