INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup quick oats
• 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 serving chocolate protein powder
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• splash of vanilla
• 1-2 Tablespoons chia seeds optional
• 1-2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Stir together the oats, cocoa powder and protein powder in a large bowl. Next stir in the peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips and vanilla. Add chia seeds and flaxseed with the wet ingredients if desired. Stir until smooth.
2. Line a small baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Using a small cookie scoop (2 teaspoons), scoop out 40 balls. Place in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes, or until ready to eat. If you’d like to store in the freezer, place pan in freezer for 10-20 minutes and then transfer to a zip top bag or freezer container. Taste best when slightly thawed from freezer or  from the refrigerator.

Fat 2 g, protein 3 g, sugar 4 g, carbohydrates 9 g, calories 70