PROTEIN ENERGY BALLS!

PROTEIN ENERGY BALLS! 

I am in LOVE with this healthy energy snack! It tastes like dessert, but with health benefits. I take a couple with me to work to snack on throughout the day or before/after a workout since it's packed with fiber and protein.

Make a batch before you start your week. You will be so excited to grab one of these on your way out the door in the morning....and afternoon and night :)

Makes - a couple dozen balls (depending on how big you make them)

Time - not long

Ingredients:

- 2 cups old-fashioned oats

- 1 generous cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)

- 1/2 cup ground flax seed

- 1/4 cup chia seeds (they get super in your teeth, but are so so good for your tummy)

- 1/2 heaping cup of chocolate chips (I prefer mini chocolate chips)

- 1 teaspoon vanilla

- 1/2 cup honey

- 1/2 overflowing cup of toasted shredded coconut (I speed coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 7ish minutes, make sure to toss around so the edges don't burn)

Directions:

Mix all ingredients really good in a large bowl with a spatula or with your hands. Refrigerate for about 20 or so minutes before rolling into balls. I put all the balls in a tightly sealed tupperware and store in either the fridge or freezer, whatever you prefer.

THEN......EAT!  :)