Peanut Butter Protein Balls

I try to convince my kids to eat somewhat healthy snacks occasionally. However, I have two super picky eaters. I tweaked a recipe for Protein Balls to make it my own in hopes my kids would eat it….and it worked my kids loved it! Let me tell you how to get this amazingly healthyish kid approved Peanut Butter Protein Balls snack!

Chia seeds are a regular in our house but my kids rarely choose to eat them because of the texture. While my husband and I love our Chia Seed Breakfast Bowls, the kids will not touch them. So this recipe is great to get some nutrients into their bodies while they think they are eating dessert.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (I like dark chocolate but the kids prefer semi sweet…use whatever you have on hand)
• 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter (or whatever nut butter you prefer)
• 2 TBSP of Honey

Directions:

Start by adding your 1 cup of Rolled Oats to a large mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 Cup of your Chocolate Chips of choice to the Rolled Oats.

Next, add 1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds to the mixing bowl.

Next, add 1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter to your mixing bowl.

Add 2 Tablespoons of Honey to the mixing bowl.

Finally, mix all of the ingredients together with a spatula until everything is well incorporated.

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the Peanut Butter Protein Balls onto parchment paper. Store in the fridge and enjoy!

Tips and Tricks

If you decide to use a different nut butter such as Almond Butter, Cashew Butter, or All Natural Peanut Butter you may have to add more or less honey depending on the consistency. The honey is the binder in this recipe and helps the balls stay in their natural form.

A variety of healthy options could be added to these balls to make them amazing such as toasted coconut, nuts, or dried fruit!

If you are looking for a healthier alternative to dessert or a mid day pick me up then you definitely have to make these amazing Peanut Butter Protein Balls!