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I discovered this recipe  for No Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls several years ago.  The kids really loved them, but I struggled to make them because they were so hard to mix by hand.  Then I discovered that I could mix them using my 8 quart Kitchenaid mixer.  This recipe is the absolute maximum that my 8 quart bowl can handle, so if you have a smaller mixer, you will need to at least halve the recipe.  I also added protein powder for a little protein boost and adjusted the liquid added accordingly. I make these once a week.  They are the perfect lunch staple, afternoon snack, or anytime pick me up.  Hope you enjoy! Peanut Butter Energy Balls 8 cups quick oats 4 1/2 cups peanut butter 1 1/4 cups honey 1 cup vanilla protein powder (I use this one)  1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in mixer and mix on low until combined.  Add chocolate chips and mix until incorporated.  Shape into 1 inch balls....

My friend Michelle gave me this recipe several years ago.  I forgot about it until I found it in a bin in my kitchen recently.  I decided I needed to get it on my blog so that I wouldn't lose it again.  My second daughter, Anna, is a big fan of oatmeal raisin cookies, so we made them today.  Here's the recipe. Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups old fashioned oats 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt (I omit) 1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup raisins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  In a medium bowl, mix together dry ingredients--flour through salt.  In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.  Add vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.  Gradually mix in flour.  Then stir in the raisins. Bake on greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet for ...