Peanut Butter and Raisin Porcupines

I found this recipe in "Prevention's Diabetes Diet Cookbook" and thought that it sounded interesting. A tasty nibble for peanut butter lovers. These keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  all-bran cereal, extra fiber
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons non-fat powdered milk
• 1⁄4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1  tablespoon part-skim ricotta cheese
• 3  tablespoons  natural-style peanut butter

Directions

1. Place the cereal in a shallow dish.
2. With your hands, crumble into smaller pieces.
3. In the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the raisins and milk powder.
4. Process for about 2 minutes, or until the raisins are finely chopped.
5. Remove to a bowl.
6. Add the ricotta and peanut butter.
7. Stir until smooth.
8. Lightly oil you hands with vegetable oil spray.
9. One at a time, shape the raisin mixture into small balls (2 level teaspoons each).
10. Roll each ball into the cereal to coat lightly.
11. Press to adhere with bits of cereal.
12. Continue with the remaining misture.
13. Set the balls in a plastic storage container.
14. If there is more than one layer, separate them by waxed paper.