Name: No Bake Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; ½ cup vanilla whey protein powder; ¼ cup almond meal; ¾ cup natural peanut butter (100% natural ); 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla essence; 1 tsp ground cinnamon

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DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
10

COOK TIME:
0

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Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
½ cup vanilla whey protein powder
¼ cup almond meal
¾ cup natural peanut butter 100% natural
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, almond meal and cinnamon. Next, add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla essence and stir to combine thoroughly.
Using your hands gather the mixture together and roll into small balls. Mixture should make 12 balls.
Cover protein balls with plastic film (or transfer to a sealed container) and chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins before serving. Protein balls can be frozen too.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca McPhee, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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