The perfect bite-sized snack easy to take on the go for those mid-day cravings or to compliment a workout! Just a few of these will have you feeling satisfied & energized!

Peanut Protein Balls Recipe
Servings: 12-15 balls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup / 3.5 oz roasted unsalted peanuts
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
1 oz rolled oats or protein powder
3 oz raw peanut butter
1/8 tsp cinnamon
⅓ cup / 1 oz vegan semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional)
⅓ cup / 1 oz granola (or) brown rice cacao crisps (optional)
Instructions:
Blend Peanuts: In a food processor, pulse the roasted peanuts until finely chopped.
Mix Ingredients: Add the vanilla extract, maple syrup, oats or protein powder, peanut butter, and cinnamon to the processor. Blend until well combined and sticky.
Add Mix-ins: If using, stir in the chocolate chips and granola or cacao crisps.
Form Balls: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls using your hands.
Chill: Place the balls on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutritional Facts (estimated per serving):
Calories: 80-100
Total Fat: 5-7 g
Saturated Fat: 1-2 g
Carbohydrates: 8-10 g
Dietary Fiber: 1-2 g
Sugars: 2-4 g
Protein: 3-4 g
Sodium: 0-5 mg
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They look so delish!!😋 Great job Jess!!!👩🍳
Made these today but without chocolate chips as I didn’t have any. But they were amazing!