GORP

Jason cracks up at the thought of this being any type of "food blog".  And he does sort of have a point.  I mean, let's face it, if it can be cooked, I can burn it.  But...

Randa gave me this recipe for an energy snack.  After I made my first batch I realized I was basically making GORP from my Girl Guide Days (Good Ol' Raisins and Peanuts).  Dee-LISH.  I'm pretty much hooked now and just made batch number two.  My family does not share my enthusiasm, so here's what I do:  I mix up the stuff, roll it into balls (like a bit smaller than a golf ball) and throw them in the freezer.  In the morning I grab one or two and put them in my lunch bag for my snack.  Instant energy treat Just For Me.  

But, I do hope Maddie will develop a taste for them bc I think they would be a perfect snack for recess.  Like most schools, it's  Peanut Free Zone.  Both Allison and Randa (maybe even Patti?) have suggested Sun Butter.  Couldn't find it at the Co-op today (wonder if that's  Superstore type of thing?) but I did find something called WOWbutter.  Tastes 95% like peanut butter.  Probably tastes 100% like "natural" peanut butter.  Made from not peanuts.  Seems to be a soy based product?  Not sure if this is good or bad.  Thoughts?  I tried it, they taste the same.  I also added pumpkin seeds b/c I read somewhere they are a Power Snack.  And at 10 a.m. Momma  needs her some power.

Oh, here's the recipe:

1 cup oatmeal 

1 cup toasted coconut flakes(I use regular)

1/2 cup chic chips

1/2 cup peanut butter (sun butter?) - "wowbutter"

1/2 cup ground flaxseed 

1/3 cup honey 

1 tsp vanilla 

1/4 cup sunflower seeds