Swallow-It-All Banana Balls

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Swallow-It-All Banana Balls

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<RcpE name= " Swallow-It-All Banana Balls " author= " Dreena Burton " >

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<IngR name= " apple " unit= " cup " qty= " 1/4 " >

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minced

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<IngR name= " lemon juice " unit= " teaspoon " qty= " 1 " >

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plus 1 teaspoon

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<IngR name= " ripe banana " unit= " cup " qty= " 1/2 " >

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mashed

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<IngR name= " dates " unit= " cup " qty= " 1/2 " >

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chopped

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<IngR name= " almond butter or other natural nut butter " unit= " tablespoons "

qty= " 2 " ></IngR>

<IngR name= " crushed corn flakes " unit= " cup " qty= " 1/2 " >

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(1/2 to 3/4)

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<IngR name= " ground oats " unit= " cup " qty= " 1/2 " >

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see directions

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<IngR name= " unsweetened shredded coconut " unit= " tablespoons " qty= " 3 " ></IngR>

<IngR name= " flaxmeal " unit= " tablespoons " qty= " 2 " ></IngR>

<IngR name= " carob powder and/or unsweetened shredded coconut " unit= " tablespoons "

qty= " 2 " >

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(optional, to finiish cookies; can use all carob or all coconut, or omit

altogether)

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These no-bake cookies will be a hit with your kids - and with you, as

they & apos;re loaded with nutrititous grains, fruits, and nuts (and no added

sugar). They also freeze well for a quick snack on the

run! & #013; & #010; & #013; & #010;The more crushed corn flakes you use, the firmer the

cookies will be. I use just over 1/2 cup, since I like these cookies moist.

They will firm up once rolled and cooled, because the crushed corn flakes, oats,

and flaxmeal will absorb some of the moisture. & #013; & #010; & #013; & #010;Use a food

processor to grind the oats. I use & quot;quick oats & quot; and process them until

the consistency is close to a coarse flour.

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In a bowl, toss apple with 1 tsp lemon juice, and in another bowl, combine

banana with the other 1 tsp lemon juice and mix well. In a food processor or

blender, combine dates, banana, and almond butter and puree until mixture starts

to liquefy. In a mixing bowl, combine puree with remaining ingredients (except

the optional carob powder/shredded coconut), mixing well. Take spoonfuls of

mixture and form into golf-sized balls, rolling them gently between your palms.

Roll each ball in carob powder or shredded coconut. Refrigerate them until

chilled, or enjoy right away Makes 10-12 banana

balls. & #013; & #010; & #013; & #010;For 12 banana balls (using carob powder), per

ball: Calories: 95; Total Fat: 3.1 g (Sat. Fat: 1 g); Cholesterol: 0 mg;

Carbohydrate: 14.9 g; Fiber: 2.6 g; Protein: 1.7 g. & #013; & #010;

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The Everyday Vegan

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2001 Dreena Burton

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