Recipe: Honey-Peanut Butter Protein Energy Balls (using oats, nuts and protein powder)

HONEY-PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN ENERGY BALLS

1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
3 tablespoons shredded coconut
1/2 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
1 tablespoon hemp seeds, shelled (optional)
1 scoop whey protein powder
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup peanut butter

In a medium bowl add the oats, coconut, almonds, hemp seeds and protein powder. Stir until well distributed. Add the honey, apricots and peanut butter and stir well.

Put mixing bowl into the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes, then roll into rounded balls.

When chilled, they can last about 5 days.

Makes 2 dozen (8 servings)

Nutritional Information per serving (3 energy balls): Calories per Serving: 196, Protein: 6g, Carbs: 25g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 2.5g, Sodium: 41g

Source: National Honey Board