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What can we use if we don't have the nut butter, sunflower seed butter, honey, or maple syrup called for in the recipe?

If you don't have nut or sunflower seed butter, try 1/2 cup mashed banana or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt as the binder and substitute the 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup with 1/4 cup agave or date syrup, noting these swaps can change texture and chilling time.

My balls are falling apart or are too sticky — what troubleshooting steps from the recipe should I try?

If the mixture is crumbly, stir in 1 tablespoon at a time of the 1/2 cup nut butter or 1/4 cup honey until the oats look evenly mixed, and if it's too sticky add extra rolled oats a tablespoon at a time or ask an adult to chill them longer in the fridge as the instructions suggest.

How can I adapt the activity for different ages while following the same steps?

For toddlers have an adult do the measuring of 1 cup rolled oats and the hot parts while the child helps stir and press the mixture into a lined tray, and for older kids let them choose and measure their 1/4 cup mix-ins, write the recipe steps, take the photo, and post on DIY.org.

What are simple ways to enhance or personalize the snacks before sharing them as the instructions direct?

To personalize, stir 1–2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or cinnamon into the oats and spreads before adding the 1/4 cup mix-ins, roll the chilled balls in shredded coconut or chopped nuts, or press into a lined tray to cut shapes and then arrange them nicely on a clean plate for the photo.