How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter has less saturated fat and is lower in calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that adds a unique flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants and less sugar.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: chopped nuts

💰Cheaper: oats

Chopped nuts add healthy fats and protein.

Start with 1/3 cup of natural peanut butter in a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of honey to the bowl.

Next, add 1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder.

Then, add 3 tablespoons of ground flax seed.

Add 3 tablespoons of dark chocolate chips.

Mix everything together in the bowl with your hands.

Roll the mixture into balls about the size of a tablespoon.

Coat the balls with almond meal if desired.

Place the balls in the fridge overnight to set.

Enjoy as a high-protein snack for sporting events.

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