Protein Poppers

Who else is ready to eat healthy after a weekend full of indulging? These protein poppers are a perfect before workout snack or a great substitute for dessert. I’m obsessed! 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup steel cut oats ⅓ cup coconut flakes 1 cup rice crispy cereal 1 cup nut butter, I used natural peanut butter 1 cup ground flax seed 2/3 cup chocolate chips, optional 3/4 cup raw honey 2 tsp vanilla 2 Tb coconut oil (optional) Any other add ins that you might like. Granola, butterscotch chips, almonds.. Be creative! INSTRUCTIONS In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients. Make sure it is mixed well so that you can form the balls easily. Add chocolate chips if using or other desired mix ins. Chill the mixture in the fridge for an hour so that balls will bind together. Roll the balls into about a 1 inch diameter and keep in freezer for on the go.

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Peanut Butter Balls

Nothing says the holidays like a Sunday full of Peanut Butter Ball making at my house. Another family tradition I’ve carried on, and the only homemade item I’ll be serving for my Christmas Soiree this weekend (for 200). These are easy and delicious and I get in big trouble if I don’t have them around over the next couple of weeks. 2 C creamy peanut butter 4 C powdered sugar 1 C softened butter 2 tsp vanilla 2 bags of milk or semi sweet chocolate chips 1 Tb canola oil Take first four ingredients and beat until creamy. Form one inch balls and place in freezer. Melt chocolate chips and oil until melted in sauté pan. Turn off heat and with your hands dip frozen balls in chocolate. Once chocolate starts to thicken, turn heat on for another minute until warmed through. Continue dipping until all are done. Lay on parchment paper and stick back in fridge or freezer to set. They keep well in freezer or fridge but trust me they won’t be there for long!

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