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Oatmeal Treats

These delicious, fiber and protein-packed treats are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. They’re also a yummy snack alternative for your kids! We call that a win-win.

Updated September 24, 2021

Perfect for a snack. Perfect for a pick-me-up. Perfect for an: ugh, I just need something sweet right now, please. These delicious, fiber and protein-packed treats are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Plus, prebiotic ingredients like honey, oatmeal, and flaxseeds help make these a yummy alternative for your kids to munch on! 

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 3 cups oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds
  • 1 cup organic shredded coconut
  • 1 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup organic raisins

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, mix all your ingredients together until a dough forms. Dough can be refrigerated or frozen.
  2. Roll dough into small balls and place in paper candy cups.

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