Peanut Butter Protein Balls



Ingredients

  • 4 scoops protein powder
  • 1 cup trail mix
  • 1 cup Smucker’s® Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  

Nutrition

  • Amount: 1 ball
  • Calories: 238
  • Fat (g): 13
  • Sat. Fat (g): 2
  • Carb (g): 20
  • Fiber (g): 3
  • Protein (g): 13
  • Gluten free

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Directions

  • In a large bowl, microwave peanut butter for about 20 seconds or until soft.
  • Add honey, protein and trail mix and massage with your hands until the mixture starts to fuse.
  • Form mixture into golf ball- sized balls (about 2 oz.).
  • Store in refrigerator.

Cooking Tip

Use whatever trail mix you prefer for this simple and versatile recipe. Pureed dates can work well as a substitute for honey and any nut butter can be used as a substitute for peanut butter. Prep these protein balls ahead of time for a tasty and satiating snack after training. These nutrient and energy dense protein balls can also work well as a breakfast meal.

Performance Fact

For athletes who train daily, whey protein isolate is a fast acting and highly bioavailable protein that has been shown to increase muscle protein synthesis, overall strength and improve body composition, especially when taken after a bout of resistance training.