These little guys are called power balls for a reason. Packed with energy, fiber and protein, these spheres of deliciousness are the perfect alternative to processed energy bars and snacks. We added in flax seed for a nice dose of omega fatty acids and kept the added sugar low.
Besides the nutritional value of these fun snacks, there is another bonus: time. If you have the ingredients in your pantry, they take under 20 minutes to make. Just follow these simple steps to make some balls of your own.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Power Balls for Busy Runners
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Ingredients:
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1 cup (dry) oatmeal
1/3 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup flax seed, ground
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (#protip replace chocolate with chocolate protein powder for a kick!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup flax seed, ground
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (#protip replace chocolate with chocolate protein powder for a kick!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make 'Em:
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Step one: Pour all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
Step two: Drizzle the honey over the mixture.
Step three: Add the peanut butter and the honey.
Step four: Mix it up!
Step five: Roll into even balls and place on a plate
Step six: Chill for 10 minutes and then serve.
Step two: Drizzle the honey over the mixture.
Step three: Add the peanut butter and the honey.
Step four: Mix it up!
Step five: Roll into even balls and place on a plate
Step six: Chill for 10 minutes and then serve.
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This recipe is one of our treasures for ACTIVE's 21-Day New Year's Challenge. Make your own version of this recipe and tag us @activedotcom or use the hashtag #MyACTIVE2018 on Facebook and Instagram.