Carob Candies

Great powerpack for the road. I would know because I excercise a lot. No, really. :-)

1 cup honey or brown rice syrup
1/2 cup carob powder
2 TB canola oil
1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, cashew, etc.)
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup dried, shredded coconut (unsweetened)

Optional ingredients to push these over the edge:

1 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped

1. Bring honey / syrup, carob powder and oil to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Let boil for one minute.
2. Remove from heat, quickly stir in vanilla then oats & coconut (and craisins and pecans, if using)
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto was paper.
4. When cool, lightly wet hands and roll each lump into a ball.

Freeze to keep fresh. Bring to room temperature prior to serving. Makes about 20-24.