Recipe of the Week

Need a post-workout snack that’s made with real ingredients and loaded with protein? Make these high-protein mint chip energy balls for a guilt-free treat!
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INGREDIENTS

Dry

• 1 cup cashews (or almonds)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Wet

• 3/4 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 teaspoon water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place cashews and rolled oats in a high-power food processor. Process on high for about a minute or until everything is finely ground. Next, add in protein powder and cocoa powder and mix for 20 seconds.
2. Add wet ingredients and mix on high for about a minute or until dough is formed.
3. Finally, add in mini chocolate chips and pulse to mix together.
4. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of dough into your palms and roll to create your balls. Repeat.

NUTRITION FACTS

Serving Size: 1 ball 

Calories: 99

Sugar: 5 

Fat: 6 

Carbohydrates: 9 

Fiber: 1 

Protein: 4