9 ballin' ball recipes

Revamp the classic meatball with a little turkey and zucchini action. These taste good warm or cold, so stick them in a Thermos or chop them in half and lay them out on good bread with cheese. Get the recipe: Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs

Pfft, you just pack regular cheese and crackers? We feel bad for you because you could be tucking these cute little snacks into a lunch box. They’re made from grated apple, cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Fruit resistant kid? This is the answer. Get the recipe: Creamy Cheddar and Apple Bites

It won’t be hard to convince your kids that these are dessert. They’re so decadant and chocolate-y, but the joke’s on them because they get their sweetness from dates and their chocolate appeal from unsweetened cocoa powder. This is a fun treat to make as a team. Get the recipe: No-Bake Brownie Bites

As if we wouldn’t include a few types of meatballs in a ball roundup. Lean ground turkey is the star player, but they’re also coated in a homemade sweet-and-sour sauce that’s irresistable on rice. Make ’em mini and fill up a Thermos. What’s better than a hot lunch? Get the recipe: Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs on Rice

Here’s a fun way to eat rice: Roll sushi rice in sesame seeds and dip in a peanut sauce. Get the recipe: Sticky Rice Balls

The next time you’re hosting or attending a potluck, up the ante with these little balls of glory. That’s a mini homemade meatball on a skewer with a basil leaf and a bocconcini. Pure class. Get the recipe: Italian Meatball Bites

If you’re like most humans on planet Earth, you know that chocolate and peanut butter is where it’s at. These no-bake balls (you just have to melt some chocolate, relax) only require a little patience. Patience waiting for them to set in the freezer before mowing them, that is. Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Donuts aren’t balls, but their holes are and this recipe makes both. All parts of these cake-y morsels are dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Get the recipe: Old-Fashioned Cake Donut Rings and Holes

The spice? It’s ground ginger and cinnamon, which adds a little kick. So, they may have a bit of a holiday flair to them, but we say eat them year-round. Get the recipe: Spiced Coconut Snowballs