Mom always taught us that sweet things weren’t technically snacks, and that they definitely wouldn’t fill us up. After years of searching, we finally found a sweet treat that does in fact satisfy our sweet tooth and our hunger, and it’s these Chocolate Protein Balls! These little spheres of chocolatey, peanut-buttery deliciousness chill in the fridge and wait for that midday craving for something sugary to hit you. They even give you a boost of protein to help you finish out your day strong. We can’t wait to show our mom these Chocolate Protein Balls! She won’t believe our discovery!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon chocolate-flavored protein powder
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, stir the oats, the peanut butter, the honey, the chocolate, the flax seeds, the chia seeds, and the protein powder together.
Step 2 –Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Step 3 –Scoop the oat mixture into tablespoon-sized balls.
Step 4 –Refrigerate the balls until ready to serve.
Step 5 –Serve.
