Chocolate Protein Balls (low sugar)

INGREDIENTS:

• 3/4 cup All Natural Peanut Butter (Can use any unsweetened nut or seed butter)

• 2 tbsps Raw Honey

• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

• 1/3 tsp Monk Fruit Sweetener

• 1/3 cup Chocolate Protein Powder (See notes for brand recommendations)

• 1/2 cup Oats (gluten free old-fashion)

• 2 tbsps Ground Flax Seed (freshly ground)

• 2 tbsps Cocoa Powder

• 1/4 Sea Salt

• 1/2 cup Cacao Nibs

• 3 tbsps Unsweetened Almond Milk (3-4 Tbsp or more if needed to form balls)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Mix your nut butter, honey, vanilla and monk fruit sweetener until well combined.

• Add remaining ingredients except for the milk until combined and then slowly add the milk until they easily roll into balls and the powder is absorbed. You don't want them too wet but they will firm up in the fridge a bit.

• Form mixture into balls using hands or cookie scoop. I typically make 28 balls out of this recipe.

• Store protein balls in a glass air tight container for up to 2 weeks or alternatively freeze them. Enjoy for a sweet bite after your meal or an energy pick me up mid-afternoon.

NOTES:

Optional Adds

• You could add chia seeds in addition to or in place of the flax seeds.

  Protein powder brands

  Here are the brands I use, know and trust:

  •Marigold (whey)

  •Kion (www.getkion.com use code ARTOFLIVING for discount)

  •Truvani (plant-based)

  •I have heard positive reviews about Garden of LIfe for a plant-based powder but have not tried it for baking.

Yield: 28

Author: Stephanie Potter

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Chocolate Protein Balls

Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min

This low sugar yummy snack will boost your energy and satisfy your sweet tooth all while balancing blood sugar.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup All Natural Peanut Butter (Can use any unsweetened nut or seed butter)
• 2 tbsps Raw Honey
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/3 tsp Monk Fruit Sweetener
• 1/3 cup Chocolate Protein Powder (See notes for brand recommendations)
• 1/2 cup Oats (gluten free old-fashion)
• 2 tbsps Ground Flax Seed (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsps Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 Sea Salt
• 1/2 cup Cacao Nibs
• 3 cups Unsweetened almond milk (3-4 Tbsp or more if needed to form balls)

Instructions

1. Mix your nut butter, honey, vanilla and monk fruit sweetener until well combined.
2. Add remaining ingredients except for the milk until combined and then slowly add the milk until they easily roll into balls and the powder is absorbed. You don't want them too wet but they will firm up in the fridge a bit.
3. Form mixture into balls using hands or cookie scoop. I typically make 28 balls out of this recipe. Store protein balls in a glass air tight container for up to 2 weeks or alternatively freeze them.
4. Enjoy for a sweet bite after your meal or an energy pick me up mid-afternoon.

Notes

1. Optional Adds: You could add chia seeds in addition to or in place of the flax seeds.
2. Protein powder brands. Here are the brands I use, know and trust: •Marigold (whey) •Kion (www.getkion.com use code ARTOFLIVING for discount) •Truvani (plant-based) •I have heard positive reviews about Garden of LIfe for a plant-based powder but have not tried it for baking.

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