Energy Pods

 Hey Y'all,

I've been neglecting this blog lately.  No doubt about it.  I have joined many others in making face masks for those in need.  We've made them for healthcare & essential workers, members of the military, Native American reservations, the elderly, kids going back to school.  It has been a very big undertaking.  I have made nearly 450 masks myself!  I can't believe that!  (giving myself a pat on the back).

I just made some really yummy, healthy little snacks that can be eaten for a quick on-the-go breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up.  They are called Energy Pods.  Made from peanut butter, honey, raisins, etc, they are packed with flavor and good fats, whole grains & anti-oxidants.  Here's how I made them.

ENERGY PODS

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 TBS butter, melted
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup dry non-fat milk powder
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups Cheerios cereal 
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds

Combine peanut butter, melted butter, and honey in a medium-sized bowl.

Stir in milk powder, raisins and dried cranberries.

Add Cheerios, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated.

Drop about 1 TBS of the mixture into the coconut or sunflower seeds and roll around to coat.  I put the seeds on one paper plate and coconut on another.  Roll half in each, or roll them in both the seeds and the coconut, whatever you like best.  *Tip: I like to lightly toast the coconut in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. I find it brings out more flavor.  But this is not necessary.

Put some wax paper down and place the pods on it after you roll them.

Once they're all done place in an air-tight container and store in the fridge.  I keep mine in a gallon-size zip top bag.

These are really tasty!  My Pickiest-Eater-Ever-Son really liked them.  The hubby did, too.  Getting them to eat a healthy snack?  That's a win!  Yay me!  Haha!