Description
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.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1 banana
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oatmeal, corn flakes, granola, or similar cereal
Instructions
- Pierce skin of sweet potato several times with a paring knife or skewer. Cook in the microwave on high power until tender
- 5 to 9 minutes; turn the potato over halfway through cooking. Allow to cool until cool enough to handle.
- Peel potato and place flesh into a large mixing bowl. Add mixed vegetables
- banana
- raisins
- apples
- and oatmeal. Mix with an electric mixer on high speed until vegetables have been reduced to tiny pieces and mixture is thoroughly combined. If 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 mixture into marble-sized balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Feed Polly a couple now
- then place the baking sheet into the freezer until completely frozen.
- Remove treats from parchment paper and store them in a resealable plastic bag. Defrost treats before serving.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 80