Oat and Peanut Butter Energy Nibbles

I'm a peanut butter addict, and also a big fan of raw treats and little bites. These easy-to-make raw peanut butter and oat balls are a great source of protein and a good healthy snack besides. They are not too sweet, with only a small amount of maple syrup and coconut sugar added, along with some dried cherries and some extra dark chocolate. You may want to have more than just a few nibbles, but they are surprising filling if you only just have one little ball.

I know it's been quiet around here lately, but with the blazing unseasonable heat wave that has been going on for a few weeks here in London, Ontario, I haven't much felt like cooking. And to think, just before this started, there was talk of turning on the furnace.

Oat and Peanut Butter Energy Nibbles

Recipe by Lisa Turner
Published on September 28, 2017

Easy, mix-and-roll raw peanut butter and oat protein balls with dried cherries and chocolate

Preparation: 15 minutes

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Ingredients:

1/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon protein powder (optional)
1/2 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
3 tablespoons hemp seeds
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
almond flour as needed

Instructions:

Mix together all of the ingredients except the almond flour until well blended. If the mixture is too moist, add a few tablespoons of almond flour so that the mixture is still moist but dry enough to handle.
Shape into little 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls. Chill in the refrigerator in a covered container. Store any remaining balls in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Makes about 12 to 15 balls