Protein Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Grind oats: In a food processor, grind half of the oats until they are a finer consistency. Mix all of the rolled oats and protein powder in a bowl.

2. 2

   Stir ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon until the mixture is evenly blended.

3. 3

   Fold mix-ins: Mix in the walnuts and mini chocolate chips until just combined.

4. 4

   Shape balls: Use lightly wet hands or a small scoop to shape the mixture into 12 balls, about 1 inch in diameter. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until the balls form easily.

5. 5

   Refrigerate: Place the balls in an airtight container and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up before serving.