How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Balls for Athletes (The Fueling Edge Recipe)

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.

Heat peanut butter in the microwave slightly to make it easier to mix.

Combine vanilla protein powder and unflavored protein powder in a bowl.

Add peanut butter and honey to the protein powder mixture.

Mix the ingredients together until well combined.

Scoop the mixture using an ice cream scoop or a regular kitchen spoon.

Roll the mixture into balls, squeezing them together to hold shape.

Roll the balls in cocoa powder or leave them plain, depending on preference.

Store the protein balls in the fridge overnight to firm up and reduce stickiness.

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