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peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

protein powder

🥗Healthier: plant-based protein powder

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Plant-based protein powder offers a vegan option, while oat flour is more affordable.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate offers health benefits, while cocoa nibs are less sweet and cheaper.

Combine peanut butter, protein powder, oats, honey, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and a sticky dough forms.

Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

Once chilled, scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls.

Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Repeat until all the mixture is formed into balls.

Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to set.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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