Having one giant sweet tooth can sometimes be the bane of my existence. The butter compartment in the refrigerator is where I store all my personal chocolate or as I like to call them "my sneaky snacks". Usually they are packed up against the back of the compartment with a couple of sticks of butter in front. I am not sure why they are always covered up as everyone knows what's behind them. Late last night I realized it was empty. So I did what any other normal rational person does at that hour. I made these sunflower seed candies.
When you first look at these you might think gee gads! I'm sure you've all heard the saying "don't judge a book by it's cover"; well these candies deserve the same consideration. They may look bland, but on the inside they are packed full of flavor. There's even a tablespoon of carob powder and peanut butter in the mix and when you bite into one it has an enjoyable crunch. Add in the fact that they are sweetened with honey and a dash of vanilla, and you quickly realize they are pretty healthy as well. So the next time you get that hankering for something sweet, whip these up and they will make you happy, they did me.
Recipe is slightly adapted from "Confessions Of A Sneaky Organic Cook" by Jane Kinderlehrer.
Ingredients:
2 cups sunflower seeds
1 heaping tablespoon honey
1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon carob power
Dash of vanilla
To prepare:
Blend sunflower seeds to a fine meal.
Add the honey, peanut butter, carob powder and a dash of vanilla and mix well. Form into balls. Store in a airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
I've never used carob powder, but am now very intrigued! I will have to hunt some down in my area :)
ReplyDeleteHi Eva, carob is more creamy and mild compared to chocolate. Good luck!
DeleteLove sunflower seeds and peanut butter is always satisfying. I'm interested in the carob powder, which I've never had or used. This looks like a great nibble.
ReplyDeleteHi Monica, I think you will like carob it is a little more mild than chocolate.
DeleteI have used carob powder but never ground sunflower seeds (although I love the raw seeds on salads and for snacks). A healthy way to have sweets is a good one because I have a hard time doing without : ) Thanks for your visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteHi Mindy, me too!
DeleteI never see any desserts using sunflower seeds! I'd love to pop a few of these in my mouth right about now! :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Reeni, there pretty good and easy to make.
DeleteI used to store my secret stash of chocolate in the butter section too of course that was until my teenagers found out about my secret stash. Now I hide my secret stash under the broccoli, I know they will never look there. I also have a little secret tooth and this is a far more healthier way to enjoy my little treats. Nice post. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Bam, that is too funny! That's probably where I should hide mine.
DeleteWhat a fabulous candy! Thanks for sharing. :) ela
ReplyDeleteHi Ela, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI love this healthier take on candy! This is such a perfect late night snack indeed Cheri! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Consuelo! they really are good.
Deletei'm a fan of raw sweets like this, it's delicious and nutritious, but also, pantry staples.
ReplyDeleteHi Lan, me too, that way I can fix them anytime.
DeleteSneaky snacks, haha, I love that! These sunflower seed candies sound so good!
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalie, there are good!
DeleteSneaky snacks, haha, I love that! These sunflower seed candies sound so good!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so easy and delicious. Love a good pop in your mouth healthy snack!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tricia they really are.
DeleteThese sound really good! I think I would enjoy this snack. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a "sneaky snack"! hahaha. These look and sound delicious and I don't think you'd have to sneak these...unless you were hiding them from others in the house...
ReplyDeleteThese are so healthy and wonderful looking! Love how you have a "sneaky snack"! I'll have to make these, we love good wholesome snacks like this.
ReplyDeleteThey sound divine!
ReplyDeleteOoh ... they sound tasty! I'm starting to really enjoy this kind of 'raw' snack. I always need to have something sweet on hand too. At home I don't mind if it's a bit of chocolate but at work I like to snack on something healthier. These are just the job!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of having a secret stash of chocolate...or a secret stash of these candies!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fantastic idea! My mum used to but me some crispy sunflower seed candies/cookies when I was a kid, and these remind me of them. I have to try these out on my kids.
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