CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BALLS

These Chocolate peanut butter protein balls are made with all natural ingredients and can be made in minutes.

My go to recipe for a protein packed snack or dessert when I am craving something sweet!

Desserts can be one of my weaknesses.

While I don’t always overindulge, I tend to want something sweet after every lunch and dinner.

Heck, every night that I get my toddler successfully to sleep, I feel like I deserve something sweet as a reward!

If I’m not careful though, too much sugar can leave me feeling tired and draggy.

As a vegetarian, it can be hard sometimes to make sure that I get enough protein in a day.

And as a breastfeeding mom? Always. Starving. Forever.

I love making a batch of these protein balls and storing them in the freezer for a quick protein treat (that tastes like a peanut butter cup!)

I made a batch of these a few days ago and have been eating several each day in between meals (or when the baby is fussy and I need something quick.)

They are a life saver!

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
• 1 cup protein powder (I use a vegan brown rice protein powder)
• 1/4 cup raw cacao powder (or substitute unsweetened cocoa powder)
• 1 cup crispy "cheerios" cereal (I use an unsweetened brand)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup creamy all natural peanut butter (see notes)
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. Using a hand mixer, beat together peanutbutter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth
2. Add raw cacao powder and protein powder and beat until combined
3. ............................................

for full instruction please see : buildyourbite.com

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