INGREDIENTS
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup uncle tobys quick oats
- 1/4 rounded cup quinoa (cooked measurement – see note below)
- 1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cashews, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped dried cranberries/cherries/raisins/etc
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
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To cook quinoa (this will make more than needed):
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
In a small saucepan combine the water, quinoa, and salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-19 minutes. All the water should be absorbed and the “tail” or white ring of each seed should be visible. Fluff with fork. Leave uncovered and set aside to cool slightly.
DIRECTIONS.
In a bowl stir together the peanut butter, agave, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add oats, quinoa, cranberries, almonds, cashews, and protein powder. Stir together until very well combined. If too wet, add a little more protein powder. If too dry, a little water, or milk. (The mixture should be quite moist, but not sticky/wet.)
In generous 1/8th cup portions, roll into balls and place onto baking paper to set up. Makes approx 10 balls.
2 BALLS IS A PERFECT POST WORKOUT MEAL
Per ball: Calories 190
Protein – 10g
Fat – 8g
Carb – 14g