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Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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:

1 cup Rolled Oats
1 cup Rolled Oats

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

1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

Add 1/2 Cup of your Chocolate Chips of choice to the Rolled Oats.1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds

1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds

Next, add 1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds to the mixing bowl.1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter

1/2 Cup of Peanut Butter

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

2 TBSP Honey
2 TBSP Honey

Add 2 Tablespoons of Honey to the mixing bowl.All of the Ingredients Mixed Together

All of the Ingredients Mixed Together

Finally, mix all of the ingredients together with a spatula until everything is well incorporated.Scoop out Protein Balls onto Parchment

Scoop out Protein Balls onto Parchment

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!

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Two Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels

I love recipes that are simple and budget friendly! My last recipe was my delicious and easy three ingredient banana bread. This weeks recipe is even better and dare I say easier! Two Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels are delicious, simple to make, and are a healthier bagel option than the bagels you will find in stores.

I stumbled upon two ingredient doughs while on Weight Watchers. Even though I am no longer following a strict Weight Watcher routine, this easy dough is used in my house every week because it is just that good!

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Self-Rising Flour
  • 1 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • Optional Toppings of your choice!

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Lay parchment paper onto a baking sheet
  • In a mixing bowl mix 1 Cup of Self Rising Flour with 1 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt until the mixture becomes a sticky dough
Plain Greek yogurt and self-rising flour combined to form a sticky dough.
  • Split the dough into 4 equal portions
  • Roll each dough piece into a snake shape with your hands and connect the two ends. If needed you can sprinkle some extra self-rising flour onto the dough to help shape it and make it easier to work with
  • Place each formed bagel dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet
Bagel Shaped Dough
Bagel Shaped Dough
  • Optional: This is the point in the process where you will add your toppings if you so choose. My go to topping is Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. I brush the top of the bagels with egg and sprinkle it with the Everything Bagel Seasoning.
Everything bagel seasoning and egg wash
Everything bagel seasoning and egg wash
  • Place the Two Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels into a preheated 375 degree oven and bake for 20-22 minutes. Once the bagels are done cooking, switch the oven to broil and bake for an addition 1-2 minutes. Make sure you keep a close eye on your bagels because you do not want them to burn.
Finished Two Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagel
Finished Two Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagel

There you have it, easy and simple Two Ingredient Greek Yogurt Bagels. Eat them warm fresh out of the oven or toast them up and add your favorite spread and enjoy!

Don’t Be Basic:

This bagel is great how it is; however, I love to experiment in the kitchen and try different flavor combinations.

Swap out the Plain Greek Yogurt in this recipe for a Vanilla Greek Yogurt or a Strawberry Greek Yogurt for a sweeter bagel.

Get creative with your toppings! Any bagel you see in a bagel shop can be made with this dough. Jalapeño and cheese, pesto and cheese, Asiago, sesame, and cinnamon sugar are among my favorites.

This dough is very versatile! I regularly use it to make pizza and my kids love it! Simply roll the dough into a pizza shape with a floured rolling pin. Bake the dough for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Take the dough out of the oven and add your sauce, cheese, and toppings. Return the pizza to the oven and cook for approximately 15-20 more minutes.