Paleo No Bakes vs. Original No Bakes

My sister and I could polish off an entire batch of no bakes before they even had time to refrigerate completely.  My dad said we were crazy, but didn't turn down samples!  I have yet to receive a complaint on this particular recipe.  The best part is that it is so super easy!  We would make them every so often, but then get on a kick of making the recipe a few times over again each time we would make them! This original recipe came from my 7th grade home economics class.  I have used it to teach fractions in my own 5th grade class and it is easy enough that I have made it with kids under the age of 2! Since I used the recipe in my classroom on Thursday and Friday, I decided to make a healthier option today!  I am not disappointed with this experiment and I am hoping you won't either!  It was just as quick as the original and is definitely delicious!  I would love to know if anyone tries this!

Paleoish No Bakes

1/3 Cup of Butter or Coconut oil
1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 heaping Cup unsweetened shredded coconut

With a mixer or spoon, mix the Maple syrup and butter together until fully combined.  Add the cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt.  Mix until fully combined.  Last, add the coconut and mix completely.  Refrigerate for 20 minutes and then roll into tablespoon sized balls and refrigerate again.  Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Original Snowball No Bakes

3/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
2/3 Cup Butter
3 Tablesppons Cocoa Powder
1 Tablespoon Water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Cups Oats

*powdered sugar

Cream the sugar and butter together.  Add the cocoa powder, water, vanilla and salt.  When fully incorporated, add the oats. Scoop into tablespoon sized balls and roll in powdered sugar.  Refrigerate for 20 minutes and up to 3 days.