SWEET POTATO BIRD BALLS
These are an excellent staple to have; when you need a quick treat, just defrost a few of these balls. Aside from softening the sweet potato in the microwave, this recipe does not require you to do any cooking at all. It's a relatively simple recipe you can make that will provide with a big batch of treats that freeze well. The fresh fruits and/or vegetables are especially nutritious for your bird, and the cereal give the balls a pleasant crunch.
Provided by Sandi
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 80
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pierce the skin of the sweet potato several times with a paring knife or skewer. Place into the microwave, and cook on High power until the potato is tender, 5 to 9 minutes, turning the potato over halfway through cooking. When done, allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
- Peel the potato and place into a large mixing bowl. Add the vegetables, banana, raisins, apples, and oatmeal. Mix using an electric mixer on high speed until the vegetables have been reduced to tiny pieces and the mixture is thoroughly combined. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water until soft enough to roll into balls.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Roll the mixture into marble-sized balls and place onto baking sheet. Feed Polly a couple now, then place the baking sheet into the freezer, and freeze solid. Once frozen, remove treats from parchment paper and store in a resealable plastic bag. Defrost treats before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
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Megan Gash
[email protected]These bird balls are just okay. They're not bad, but they're not great either.
Razaa Ullah
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bird balls turned out dry and crumbly. Maybe I didn't add enough moisture.
Yudenia Santos
[email protected]These bird balls are a great way to use up leftover chicken. They're also a great way to get kids to eat more vegetables.
Christopher Ansah
[email protected]I love that these bird balls can be made ahead of time. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.
Earnestine Compton
[email protected]These bird balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a hit with guests.
Abu Je
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook sweet potatoes. These bird balls are definitely a winner.
Fang Dexa
[email protected]These bird balls are a great way to sneak some vegetables into my kids' diet. They love them and they have no idea they're eating sweet potatoes.
Surovi Sourovi
[email protected]I've made these bird balls several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Deer Runner
[email protected]I made these bird balls for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about how flavorful and unique they were.
Muzamil shah786
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the bird balls turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Mudssar Butt
[email protected]These bird balls were a great way to use up some leftover sweet potatoes. They were also a fun and healthy snack for my kids.
Habib Ulhaq
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potatoes, but these bird balls were surprisingly delicious. The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect.
Ramjan khan Khan
[email protected]These sweet potato bird balls were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.