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How to Make Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
How to Make Hot and Sour Slaw
How to Use Filters on Snapchat

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 05:00 PM PDT

Even though peanut butter may taste delicious, it's usually not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of healthy food. While it is packed with essential proteins, it also often contains sugars and saturated fat. Luckily, there are ways to make tasty peanut butter snack bites that are also healthy for you. By utilizing ingredients like oats and quinoa, you can create delicious peanut butter balls that also have good nutritional value.

EditIngredients

EditNo-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

1 3/4 cups (157.5 g) of oats
3/4 cup (190 g) of peanut butter
1/3 cup (113.3 g) of honey
1/3 cup (60 g) of chocolate chips

Makes 24 balls

EditQuinoa Peanut Butter Balls

1/2 cup (85 g) of quinoa
1 cup (236.6 ml) of water
1/4 cup (65 g) of natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons (9.8 ml) of maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon (1.3 g) of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (2.4 ml) of blackstrap molasses
Pinch of sea salt

Makes 20 balls

EditSteps

EditMaking No-Bake Peanut Butter Balls

Stir all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine the 1 3/4 (157.5 g) cup of oats, 3/4 cup (190 g) of peanut butter, 1/3 cup (113.3 g) of honey, and 1/3 cup (60 g) of chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon to mix all of the ingredients together until they are well incorporated and sticky.^[1]
- If the dough is hard to work with, use your hands to mix it together.
Place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes. Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer. Putting your dough in the freezer will cause it to firm up and will make it less sticky. This will make it easier to work with later.
Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. While your dough is hardening in the freezer, use the time to line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cold peanut butter balls from sticking to the surface of your cookie sheet.^[2]
Form small, one inch (2.54 cm) balls of the dough. Remove the bowl from the freezer and scoop tablespoon sized portion of dough into your hand. Roll the dough into a ball about one inch in diameter, then place it on the cookie sheet with parchment paper.^[3]
Let the balls chill for an hour in the refrigerator before serving. Chilling the peanut butter bites in the refrigerator will cause them to re-harden. Keep them refrigerated until you're ready to serve them. The balls will stay good in the freezer for up to a week.^[4]
- If you are going to store your peanut butter bites for later, you should put them in a ziplock bag or storage container.^[5]

EditMaking Quinoa Peanut Butter Balls

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Pour both your 1/2 cup (85 g) quinoa and 1 cup (236.6 ml) water into a saucepan and set the heat to high. Continue to cook the quinoa on this heat until it starts to boil which should take around 7 minutes.^[6]
Reduce the heat to low and let the quinoa simmer. After the water has reached a boil, reduce the heat to low and let the quinoa cook and absorb the water. Continue to cook the quinoa in the water for 10-15 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed. Fold the quinoa with a spatula or spoon once it's cooked.
Combine peanut butter, molasses, and syrup in a bowl. In a large mixing bowl, combine the main ingredients for your peanut butter balls. Use a spoon to mix all of the ingredients together until they are well incorporated.
Mix the quinoa, cinnamon, and sea salt in the bowl. Let the quinoa cool off before adding it to your bowl. Continue to mix everything together until there is an equal distribution of quinoa throughout the mixture.
Roll the mixture into 1 inch (2.54 cm) balls. Use a spoon to scoop out a small portion of your quinoa and peanut butter mixture. Roll the dough between the palms of your hands until they form a ball. Place the finished balls on a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Place balls into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Place the tray of peanut butter balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour, or until they become firm. You can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week and in the freezer for up to a month. ^[7]
- To add extra flavor to your peanut butter balls, you can melt down dark chocolate and use it as a dipping sauce.

EditEnjoying Healthy PB Balls

Eat one ball per serving. Each ball that you make represents a serving size, so it's important to keep this in mind when eating them. The oats in the balls are packed with carbs and fiber as well as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant plant compounds.^[8] Peanut butter contains healthy fats and is good for your cardiovascular health. While they are healthy, you should still refrain from eating more than one ball at a time.^[9]
- Two tablespoons (10 grams) of peanut butter contain around 188 calories, 8 grams of protein, and 16 grams of fat.^[10]
Get creative with your ingredients. You can combine additional ingredients into your peanut butter balls including pretzels, nuts, coconut, or raisins. Think about the kind of healthy foods that you enjoy and consider adding them to your balls for a unique snack.^[11]
- Consider how new ingredients will change the texture. For example, pretzels or nuts will add a crunch to your peanut butter balls.
- Adding more ingredients will also affect the nutritional value for your balls.
Eat them before a workout. If you need that extra boost but don't have a lot of time, eating these peanut butter balls are the perfect snack to eat on the go. You can either take the balls with you to eat before your workout or eat them on the way to the gym. Eating these balls 30 minutes to an hour after your workout will also rebuild your glycogen levels which help build and repair your muscle.^[12]

EditThings You'll Need

Mixing bowl
Spoon or whisk
Plastic wrap
Cooking sheet or tray
Ziplock bag or plastic storage container

EditSources and Citations

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How to Make Hot and Sour Slaw

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 09:00 AM PDT

Coleslaw is a tasty side dish for many grilled and barbecued meals. But if you're tired of the same old slaw, it may be time to give hot and sour slaw a try. Inspired by the spicy and tangy flavor of Chinese hot and sour soup, this side dish uses crushed red pepper, fresh ginger, and black vinegar to dress the shredded cabbage and carrots. Instead of just mixing the cabbage with the dressing, though, you stir fry the ingredients briefly so the hot and sour slaw gets an extra boost of flavor for a truly delicious side dish.

EditIngredients

3 tablespoons (45 ml) soy sauce
2 ½ tablespoons (37 ½ ml) black vinegar
2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
1 small head Chinese cabbage
1 teaspoon (5 ml) canola oil
1 teaspoon (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon (2 g) crushed red pepper
2 ½ tablespoons (8 g) minced fresh ginger
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 ½ tablespoons (22 ½ ml) rice wine
1 ½ cups (75 g) grated carrots

Makes 6 servings

EditSteps

EditMixing the Dressing

Combine the soy sauce and black vinegar. Add 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of soy sauce and 2 ½ tablespoons (37 ½ ml) of black vinegar to a small bowl. Use a whisk to stir the ingredients together until they're completely mixed.^[1]
- If you have celiac disease or a gluten-sensitivity, be sure to choose a soy sauce that is labeled "gluten-free." Some contain wheat or other sweeteners and flavorings that contain gluten.
- You can usually find black vinegar at Chinese grocery stores or from online retailers.
- You can substitute Worcestershire sauce for the black vinegar if you prefer.
Mix in the sugar. When the soy sauce and black vinegar are fully mixed, add 2 tablespoons (25 g) of sugar to the bowl. Whisk the mixture until the sugar is fully incorporated.^[2]
Stir in the salt. After the sugar is mixed into the dressing, add ½ teaspoon (3 g) of salt. Use the whisk to mix the dressing until the salt is completely blended in.^[3]
- You can adjust the amount of salt to taste.

EditPreparing the Cabbage

Cut the stalks from the cabbage root. For the slaw, you'll need 1 small head of Chinese cabbage. Use a sharp knife to cut off the bottom of the cabbage. With clean hands, peel away the stalks to free them from the head.^[4]
- You can substitute a Napa cabbage for the Chinese cabbage if you prefer.
Remove the leafy tips of the stalks. Once all of the cabbage stalks are removed from the head, it's important to trim them. Cut off the leafy tip ends of the stalks with your knife and throw them away.^[5]
- If you notice any brown or wilted stalks as you're trimming them, discard those as well.
Rinse and drain the stalks. After you've trimmed the stalks, run them under cold water to rinse them well. Next, spin them in a salad spinner several times to remove the excess moisture.^[6]
- If you don't have a salad spinner, put the cabbage stalks in a colander and shake them well to drain the water.
- You can also drain the cabbage stalks by patting them thoroughly with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the stalks into strips and separate the stem and leafy sections. Once the cabbage is rinsed and drained, use the knife to cut it into ½-inch (1.27-cm) wide julienne strips. When you're finished cutting, separate the shredded cabbage into thicker stem portions and thinner leafy sections.^[7]
- The thicker stem pieces of the cabbage take longer to stir fry than the leafy pieces, so it's important to separate them so you can add them to your pan first.

EditStir Frying and Finishing the Slaw

Heat the oils. Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of canola oil and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of toasted sesame oil to a wok or large skillet. Turn the burner to high, and heat the oils for approximately 3 to 5 minutes, or until they are hot and start to shimmer.^[8]
- You can substitute vegetable or olive oil for the canola oil if you prefer.
- Toasted sesame oil has a very distinctive flavor so it's hard to substitute for it. If you can't find any, though, peanut oil is usually the best option.^[9]
Stir fry the crushed red pepper and ginger. When the oils are hot, add 1 teaspoon (2 g) of crushed red pepper and 2 ½ tablespoons (8 g) of minced fresh ginger to the pan. Stir them with a wooden spoon, and allow them to cook for 15 seconds.^[10]
- If you'd like your slaw to be especially hot, you can increase the amount of crushed red pepper that you add.
Mix in the red pepper and rice wine. After you've cooked the crushed red pepper and fresh ginger briefly, add 1 diced red bell pepper to the pan and allow it to cook 30 seconds, stirring frequently. Next, pour 1 ½ tablespoons (22 ½ ml) of rice wine into the mixture, and stir fry it for another 30 seconds.^[11]
- You can substitute sake for the rice wine if you prefer.
Add the cabbage stems and carrots. Once you've allowed the diced red pepper and rice wine to stir fry for a minute, add the stem pieces of the cabbage and 1 ½ cups (75 g) of grated carrots to the pan. Toss the ingredients lightly with the wooden spoon, and allow the mixture to cook for 1 minute.^[12]
- You can also mix in one 8-ounce (227 g) can of bamboo shoots that have been drained and thinly sliced if you like.
Toss in the leafy cabbage sections and dressing. After you've stir fried the stem sections of the cabbage and carrots briefly, add the leafy pieces of cabbage to the pan. Use the wooden spoon to toss the leafy sections into the mixture, and then pour the dressing mixture over the slaw. Stir the slaw well to coat it, and allow it to cook for another 30 seconds.^[13]
Transfer the slaw to a dish and serve. When you're finished stir frying the slaw, use the spoon to place it in a serving dish or bowl. You can serve it hot, room temperature, or cold. Refrigerate any leftover slaw.^[14]
- The hot and sour slaw is an ideal side for grilled meats, such as pork or chicken.
Finished.

EditThings You'll Need

Small bowl
Whisk
Knife
Salad spinner
Wok or large skillet
Wooden spoon

EditSources and Citations

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How to Use Filters on Snapchat

Posted: 17 Apr 2017 01:00 AM PDT

This wikiHow teaches you how to enable and apply visual filters to your photo and video messages in Snapchat.

EditSteps

EditEnabling Snapchat Filters

Open the Snapchat app. Its icon resembles a white ghost on a yellow background.
- If you aren't already logged into Snapchat, tap Log In and enter your username (or email address) and password.
Swipe down on the camera screen. Doing so will open your profile.
Tap . It's in the top right corner of the screen.
Scroll down and tap . You'll find this in the "Additional Services" section.
Slide the switch right. It will turn green. Now you'll be able to use filters in your Snaps!
- If the switch is green, filters are already enabled.

EditUsing Filters for Photo Snaps

Return to the camera page. To do so, tap the back buttons in the top left corner of your screen to return to the profile page, then swipe up on the screen.
Tap and hold your screen. After a brief moment, you should see icons pop up to the right of the camera button.
- To apply filters to your face or a friend's, center the face on your screen and tap it.
- Tap the camera icon in the top right corner of your screen to change the direction the camera faces.
Swipe right to scroll through the available effects. Some common ones include a dog's face, a deer's face, and a face swap option.
- Most effects will change in appearance if you open your mouth or raise your eyebrows (for example, the dog face effect sticks out its tongue if you open your mouth).
Tap the circular button at the bottom of your screen. This will take a picture with your selected filter applied to whatever your camera is facing.
Swipe right or left over your snap. Doing so will drag filters over your snap. Some common filters include the following:
- The time
- Your altitude
- The current outside temperature
- Location-specific filters (e.g., the city you're in)
- Snapchat may ask you for permission to access your location if this is your first time applying location-specific filters. If so, tap Allow.
Tap filters to see if they have extra options. For example, applying the temperature filter and then tapping it will display different temperature formats (e.g., Fahrenheit versus Celsius).
Combine two or more filters. To do this, apply a filter you like, then hold your finger down on the screen to anchor that filter while swiping left or right with another finger.
- For example, you can swipe to the temperature filter, then hold it down and swipe a city's filter onto your snap as well.
- Some filters don't go together (e.g., time and altitude).
Send your snap when you're finished. You can send your snap to another Snapchat user by tapping the white arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen and then selecting a friend, or post the snap as a Story for all of your friends to see by tapping the square with a plus icon next to it on the bottom of the screen. Now that you know how to apply filters to photo snaps, it's time to try video snap filters.

EditUsing Filters for Video Snaps

Tap and hold your screen. After a brief moment, you should see icons pop up to the right of the camera button.
- To apply filters to your face or a friend's, center the face on your screen and tap it.
- Tap the camera icon in the top right corner of your screen to change the direction the camera faces.
Swipe right to scroll through the available effects. Some common ones include a dog's face, a deer's face, and a face swap option.
- Some effects will change your voice if you speak with them enabled. These effects will briefly display "Voice Changer" on the screen when selected.
Tap and hold the circular button on the camera screen. Doing this will record a video. You can record up to 10 seconds of video with Snapchat.
Swipe right or left over your video. Doing this will apply filters to your snap. A few common video filters include the following:
- Rewind - The <<< icon will play your snap in reverse.
- Speed Up - The rabbit icons speed up your snap. One rabbit (the one with lines coming off of it) speeds up your snap immensely while the other only moderately increases your snap's playback speed.
- Slow Down - The snail icon slows your snap down to half-speed. This will increase your video's maximum playback time to 20 seconds (for a 10 second video).
- Temperature
- Time
- Snapchat may ask you for permission to access your location if this is your first time applying filters. If so, tap Allow.
Tap filters to see if they have extra options. For example, applying the temperature filter and then tapping it will display different temperature formats (e.g., Fahrenheit versus Celsius).
Combine two or more filters. To do this, apply a filter you like, then hold your finger down on the screen to anchor that filter while swiping left or right with another finger.
- For example, you can swipe to the black and white filter, then hold it down and swipe the Slow Down filter onto your snap.
- Some filters don't go together (like the Slow Down and Speed Up filters).
Send your finished snap. Send your snap to another Snapchat user by tapping the white arrow in the bottom right corner of the screen and then selecting a friend, or post the snap as a Story for all of your friends to see by tapping the square with a plus icon next to it on the bottom of the screen.