High protein Peanut butter balls

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for high-protein peanut butter balls:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter (preferably natural, with no added sugar)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1/4 cup protein powder (vanilla or chocolate flavor works best)
• 1/4 cup ground flax seeds (optional for extra fiber)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Optional: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor

Instructions:

1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
2. Add Dry Ingredients: To the peanut butter mixture, add the rolled oats, protein powder, ground flax seeds, and salt. Stir everything together until fully combined. If the mixture feels too dry, you can add a tablespoon of water or more peanut butter to get the right consistency.
3. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes. This will make it easier to roll into balls.
4. Form Balls: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls with your hands.
5. Optional Coating: If you like, you can roll the balls in chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts for added texture.
6. Refrigerate: Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
7. Enjoy: Store the peanut butter balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage.

Nutrition (approximate per ball, depending on size):

• Calories: 120-150
• Protein: 6-8g (depending on the type of protein powder)
• Carbs: 10-12g
• Fat: 8-10g

You can adjust the recipe based on your preferences—add a little extra protein powder, or switch up the flavor by using different nut butters. Enjoy!