Mealtime Magic: Granola Truffles

As the holiday weekend approaches, here are a few not-too-bad-for-you recipes for Granola Truffles and Granola Munchkins. These recipes are easy to make, requiring no more than four ingredients, and are sure to be a hit at your next summer soiree! 

Granola Truffles
Courtesy of Viki's Granola

Ingredients:

·         1 2/3 cups heavy cream

·         7 tablespoons unsalted butter

·         1 pound semisweet chocolate, cut or broken into shards

·         Viki’s Granola for rolling truffle

 

Directions:

·         Place cream and butter into a saucepan. Allow butter to melt on medium heat, stirring the whole time. Raise the heat just until the cream mixture comes to a boil.

·         Remove saucepan from heat, add the chocolate and stir until it is completely melted. Continue stirring until the mixtures thickens and cools a bit. Cover mixture with cellophane and place in refrigerator. Allow at least 2 hours to cool and thicken for at least 2 hours but mix 3 to 4 times during that time.

·         To form truffles use a small melon baller or spoon to scoop chocolate mixture into the palm of your hand. Roll into a ball then roll in your favorite Viki’s Granola. Place completed balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate before serving.

 

Granola Munchkins
Courtesy of Viki's Granola

Ingredients:

·         3 cups Viki’s Granola  (any variety)

·         ½ cup of smooth peanut butter

·         ½ cup of mini chocolate chips

 

Directions:

·         Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, chill for 30-40 minutes in the fridge, then roll into balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Viki's Original Granola is a blend of gluten-free oats, organic honey, almonds, pecans and unsweetened coconut. It is simply, the best tasting, good for you granola. MSRP: $5.49 / 12oz www.vikisfoods.com