One of my favorite combinations has always been chocolate and peanut butter, whether it be ice cream or in cup form, I love chocolate and peanut butter. Of course, living a healthy life does not necessarily allow me to eat a big bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream or even a twin pack of peanut butter cups, but alas I found a solution to my craving: Chocolate peanut butter protein balls. Ringing in at about 75 calories per ball, these delicious bites of protein pack the flavors I love AND are full of protein and nutrients. I thought it would only to be fair to share this recipe for you all, and especially for my dad who is begging for it. As I tell my dad, eat these babies in moderation, one a day or every two days is a good rule, because even though they are nutritious, everything should be eaten in moderation :)
I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (dry) Old-fashioned oatmeal
- 2/3 Cup coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (I use natural peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (up to you whether its semi-sweet, dark, or even cacao nibs)
- 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Stir all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until they are thoroughly mixed
- Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and let chill in the fridge for half an hour
- Once done chilling, roll into balls (about 1" in diameter)
- Store in an airtight container and keep in the freezer for up to one week
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