How to Make Fat Balls / Bird Cakes

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat, while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants, while cocoa powder can be a cost-effective alternative.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: unsweetened coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Unsweetened coconut flakes reduce sugar intake, while shredded coconut is often less expensive.

Measure out 400 grams of bird seed and place it in a mixing bowl.

Measure 500 grams of lard and place it in a microwave-safe bowl to melt.

While the lard is melting, stir the bird seed in the mixing bowl.

Prepare yogurt pots by poking a hole in the bottom using a sharp knife and a tea towel for safety.

Thread a piece of string through the hole in the yogurt pot and tie knots to secure it.

Once the lard has melted, pour it into the mixing bowl with the bird seed and stir until combined.

Fill the yogurt pots with the mixture, ensuring the string stays centered.

Seal the hole at the bottom of the yogurt pot with tape to prevent leaking.

Place the filled yogurt pots in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight to set.

After setting, remove the bird cakes from the yogurt pots by pushing them out from the top.

Peel off the yogurt pot to reveal the bird cake and hang it outside for the birds.

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