Edible Koalas

We have been studying Australia.

So, we made edible koalas.

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You will need:

1 tbsp. peanut butter

1 tbsp. powdered sugar

1 tbsp. cocoa powder

chocolate chips, raisins, etc for eyes, ears, arms, legs, etc.

lettuce or spinach leaves to represent bamboo leaves

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Directions:

*No pic- prepare a plate with lettuce/spinach leaves (we used spinach) for the koala to sit on.

Mix the pb and powdered sugar together until it forms a ball.

It will seem dry, but keep working it.

Knead it a bit. This is what it should look like. If it's too moist, add a bit more powdered sugar.

 Separate into 2 balls- a larger for the body and a smaller for the head.

You can also pinch off some for the ears if you want.

Roll in cocoa powder to get that "furry" look.

I think it made them look muddy.

But I'm not one to turn down chocolate and pb.

I mean come on. Is there anything better?

*A few process pics missing- batteries were running low- and of course, we're out of batteries.*

Place the larger ball/body on the leaves.

Place the smaller ball/head on top.

Add ears, eyes, nose, mouth, arms, and legs using chocolate chips, raisins, etc.

Here are our results:

Closer up:

My oldest LOVES spinach. 

My 2 middle kids do not.

But your kids may even surprise you!

Here's the proof that they have eaten raw spinach with a smile on their face!!!

May you have a blessed day!