PB&J Bites

• 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1/2 cup no-salt-added unsweetened peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Place oats, currants, peanut butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a food processor and process until smooth and sticking together.
2. Drizzle in 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water so that the mixture comes into a ball.
3. Using a teaspoon, scoop out a heaping spoonful of the mixture.
4. Roll into a ball, pressing firmly so that it sticks together.
5. Chill bites until ready to serve.
6. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 week.

Other Variations: 

1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup sunflower seed spread
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups dried juice-sweetened cherries
1/2 cup no-salt-added unsweetened almond butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 1/4 cup dried currants
1/2 cup sunflower seed spread
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon