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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Oat | 1/2 cup dry (40g) | 154 |
| Vegetable | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118g) | 105 |
| Apple | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Grape | 1/2 cup (76g) | 62 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal, corn flakes, granola, or similar cereal