Time to Make: 15-20 minutes
Yields: 20 balls (~ 1.5’’ in diameter)
Finding healthy and delicious snacks can be a challenge. We are all looking for something quick and easy in a snack, and this can be difficult when being health conscious. With this quick and easy protein ball recipe, you will find all of this and then some with endless possibilities. These protein balls are perfect to have sitting around the house, in the car on the go, or to throw in your pack on backcountry adventures!
Ingredients:
3 cups rolled oats
cup peanut butter powder
1 cup coconut (powder) or coconut flakes
1 tbsp. peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
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In a bowl, add rolled oats, peanut butter powder, coconut powder/flakes, and vanilla extract
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In a separate small bowl, combine peanut butter and honey and microwave for approx. 20 seconds or until mixture is soft and can be easily mixed
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Add peanut butter/honey mixture to other ingredients in bowl
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Thoroughly mix all ingredients
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Roll balls into desired size
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Enjoy!
Note: Experiment with this recipe! You may add chia seeds, flax seeds, dried fruit/berries, or anything else you have in mind for more nutritional value!