No Bake Peanut Butter Energy Balls
Craving an afternoon pick-me-up without all of the added sugar? These sweet treats are the perfect snack filled with nutrients and packed with protein in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour (you can pulse dry rolled oats to create your own oat flour)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4-6 pitted dates, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped dark chocolate or dark chocolate mini chips
- ⅛ tsp. sea salt
- 1 scoop of vanilla flavored whey protein powder
Directions
- Blend all ingredients together in a food processor until combined well.
- If consistency is dry and crumbly, add 1 Tbsp. of milk, almond milk or soy milk until mixture sticks together without being overly “wet.”
- Roll into bite-sized balls.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutritional Analysis
Serves: 16 | Serving Size: 25 g
Calories: 110
Fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg
Sodium: 45 mg
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Recipe provided by Cooper Clinic Nutrition Services.