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Honey Milk Balls

Source: Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Honey milk balls make a great afternoon snack – packed with protein and calcium. They taste like a treat, so be sure to save a few for yourself.

Makes
20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey*
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup dry milk, non-fat
  • 1/2 cup cereal (crushed)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix honey and peanut butter.
  3. Gradually add dry milk and mix well.
  4. Chill for easier handling.
  5. With greased hands, form into small balls.
  6. Roll in crushed cereal flakes.
  7. Chill until firm.
  8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

*Children under the age of one should not consume honey. View this recipe on our MyPlate Kitchen YouTube channel.

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