Chocolate-Covered Cherry Protein Balls

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This recipe is delicious and the decadent little bites of protein taste like a chocolate-covered cherry dessert, and they give you energy for the day.

• 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter (one where the only ingredients are peanuts and salt)
• 1/2 cup whole rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons raw honey
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 1/3 cup)
• 1/3 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips

1. In a bowl, pour peanut butter and add oats, honey, protein powder, chopped cherries, and chia seeds, stirring until everything is a uniform mixture.
2. Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave just until they are soft and on the verge of being completely melted – about 20 seconds. Fold them into the peanut butter mixture, so there are dark chocolate ripples throughout the mixture. Refrigerate peanut butter mixture 10 minutes to let chocolate solidify again.
3. Remove mixture and scoop into balls about 1 1/2 tablespoons each. Store Chocolate-covered Cherry Balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Servings: 12

Calories 113, Total Fat 7.5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3.4 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Sodium 49 mg, Potassium 114 mg, Total Carbohydrates 12 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Sugars 9 g, Protein 4.8 g