Peanut Butter Protein Balls

This slightly adapted recipe from Healthy Maven is a great snack that is wholesome and filling as well as protein-packed. A combination of peanut butter, protein powder, oats, soy milk, and chia seeds pack a protein punch. I like the texture best when using a combination of quick oats and regular oats. Maple syrup, Lakanto powdered sugar (a sugar replacement), and Lily's sugar free chocolate chips team up to add sweetness to these treats.

Makes about 17-20 balls

Ingredients

Dry

• 1 cup quick oats

• 1/2 cup regular rolled oats

• 1/2 cup unflavored protein powder (I like this one)

• 1/4 cup Lakanto powdered sugar (or regular powdered sugar)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1/4 tsp salt

Wet

• 1/2 cup runny peanut butter (I like this one)

• 4 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 4-6 tbsp soy milk (or other plant milk)

Other

• 1/3 cup Lily's chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

2. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients mixing until a big ball is formed. Start with 4 tbsp soy milk adding more if needed. (You don't want the mixture too wet nor too dry and crumbly.)

3. Add the chocolate chips and roll into small balls and store in fridge.