I have been wanting to share these for some time now, and today I took advantage of my little bit of downtime to bring you these ever so delicious, Dark Cocoa & Peanut Butter Protein Balls. They take no time at all to make and are the perfect pre/post workout snack. Although, I will warn you, they do get a little messy when forming them with your hands. But its worth it, I promise! For me, Hershey Special Dark Cocoa powder is insanely good. But, if you are not a dark chocolate fan, just regular cocoa powder will do. Also, when picking a peanut butter, make sure you are looking for a natural, no sugar added, peanut butter. You would be surprised at how many ingredients are lurking in your favorite JIFF container. The only ingredients in your peanut butters should be, well, peanuts obviously, and sea salt. Alot of people who have tried “natural” peanut butter often get the kind with no salt, which is fine, but it tends to turn people off because they feel as though it has no flavor.. and they're not wrong. Salt brings out the peanut butter taste and I swear you wont even miss the added sugar. So next time your at your grocery store, check out the options for all natural peanut butter and give it a shot! Now, lets talk about raw honey. Why raw? Raw honey is a unprocessed, unfiltered, and unheated product that contains all the natural vitamins, enzymes and other nutritional elements that make it a pretty obvious choice for a natural sweetener. It can range anywhere from a light golden color, to a dark amber color. However, sometimes raw honey can be CRAZY expensive, so I suggest hitting up your local farmers markets during the summer to get the freshest, and most affordable product. However, in the winter I buy a organic simple truth (kroger brand) for only about 4 dollars. So, look around, read ingredients, and get what you can, when you can! Dark Cocoa & Peanut Butter Protein Balls
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Note** Depending on your protein powder, these range from about 110 calories each with 5 grams of protein per piece! I personally use a unflavored, unsweetened protein powder so the sweetness from the honey is just right for me, however feel free to taste test throughout to make sure its good for you. Everyones protein powder is different! Also, I found that its best when you use peanut butter that is not stored in the fridge. The creamer the peanut butter the easier it is to form.
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About MeHello everyone! My name is Ashlee Beach and five years ago I embarked on a life changing journey. Like most americans, I came from a household where food was cheap, fast and easy. Fresh produce just wasn't on the menu, which caused my relationship with food to be a very love-hate. Now at the age of 27, I am 60 lbs lighter, full of energy, and extremely passionate about my new lifestyle. From my own personal experiences I am here to share with you, delicious recipes, healthy living advice, and positive vibes! Categories
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