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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Md Sojun295
md-sojun29594@yahoo.comThese were a great way to get my kids to eat sweet potato. They loved the crispy coating and the flavorful filling.
Golden fruit
f_g5@hotmail.comThese were a bit bland for my taste. I think I should have added more spices.
Monica Ramirez
monica.r@yahoo.comThese were easy to make and they tasted great. I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still moist and flavorful.
Ssekalala George william d 2
2.s0@hotmail.co.ukI've tried this recipe twice now and both times they've turned out great. They're a great way to use up leftover sweet potato.
Ernest Kona
k58@yahoo.comThese were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a big hit. I'll definitely be making them again.
Nirshan Adai
nirshanadai55@hotmail.comThese were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar.
Lucy Taylor
taylorlucy23@yahoo.comI made these bird balls for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their veggies.
William Gopolang
gopolang-w@gmail.comThese were easy to make and they turned out great! I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and they were a perfect meal.
Babli bubbly
bubbly-babli12@gmail.comI loved the crispy coating on these bird balls. The inside was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.
Angelia Dagnen
a.d100@hotmail.comThese were a bit dry for my taste. I think I should have added more sweet potato.
moin zeb
moin.zeb@aol.comI've made these bird balls several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always moist and flavorful.
Debra Leivas
l.debra@gmail.comThese were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they turned out great. I also added a bit of chopped onion and garlic to the mixture.
Sharan Lama
l_s80@yahoo.comI made these bird balls for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them! The combination of sweet potato and chicken is perfect.
Arkbar Banks
arkbar.b@hotmail.comThese sweet potato bird balls were a hit with my family! They're so flavorful and moist, and the orange-red color is beautiful. I'll definitely be making them again.