Saturday, April 11, 2020

Schweaty Balls - "Peanut Butter Energy Balls"

Originally called "Peanut Butter Energy Balls", but in deference to the greatest SNL skit of all time, I changed the name.

I don't know where or when I got this recipe, but I've played with it for months (years?)  These balls are delicious and packed with protein *See Cook's Notes)

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup ground flax seed
2 tablespoons honey

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl . Place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes so they are easier to roll.
Roll into balls. This recipe makes 24 balls or 8 bars

Cooks Notes:
  • I double the recipe and keep them in the fridge. Also, I prefer the chipped 85% dark chocolate instead of chocolate chips.
  • Bump up the protein! Add a scoop of chocolate protein powder and a scoop of water, then roll the sticky balls in chocolate protein powder to coat (maybe mixed with a little instant coffee!).
  • Not sweet enough? Add a bit of your sweetener of choice.
  • Don't like peanuts? Substitute almond butter!

1 comment:

  1. I love these, but need nutrition info. I'm tracking.😑

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