Saturday, January 12, 2008

Protein Balls

Need a healthy snack? Try this recipe. These small bits of energy are delicious, addicting and good for you! We keep a bag of these balls in the frig all the time.

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup nonfat milk powder
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup crushed cereal, such as Honey Bunches of Oats

Add one or two of the following:
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup Craisins
1/3 cup sunflower nuts
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup walnuts


1. Combine peanut butter, milk powder, flaxseed, honey in a bowl and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips or other favorite from above list.
2. Roll mixture in small bowls and then roll balls in crushed cereal. Place on waxed paper.
3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Chill time: 1 hour

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