Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter (Protein) Ball

Ingredients

  • 2 cups old fashioned oats slightly broken down in the blender

  • 1 cup peanut butter (I use organic all natural)

  • 2/3 cup honey

  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)

  • 1/2-1 cup mix ins mini chocolate chips, dried fruit or nuts

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)

  • 1/8 cup hemp seeds

  • 1/8 cup chia seeds

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

  • dash of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all dry ingredients in a kitchen-aid mixing bowl. 

  2. Using the paddle attachment, mix until well blended.

  3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until a "dough" forms.

  4. Scoop into balls with a 2-inch cookie scoop.

  5. Place onto a cookie sheet and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

  6. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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