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High Protein Energy Balls (aka "peanut butter balls") A quick and healthy snack!

High Protein Energy Balls


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4.8 from 5 reviews

Description

These High-Protein Snack Balls are made with chickpeas and they are always a hit!


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/41/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line a tray that will fit in your freezer with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, process the almonds until they are a fine crumb.
  3. Add the chickpeas and process until they are fully broken down.
  4. Next, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla and process until you have a smooth mixture.
  5. Remove the blade from the processor and stir in the chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Roll the mixture into small balls and place on your tray.
  7. Continue until you use all the mixture; you should have 30 balls.
  8. Freeze for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 92
  • Sugar: 4.2g
  • Sodium: 32.9mg
  • Fat: 4.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 11.9g
  • Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 3g