Healthy Peanut Butter Balls
Looking for an easy, on the go snack? These peanut butter balls are easy to make and packed full on nutrition. They are nutrient dense, providing a source of essential nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and protein. For both children and adults.
Makes ~12 peanut butter balls. 1 ball per serving. 100 kcals & 3 grams protein each
What you will need for ingredients:
1 cup old fashioned quick or regular oats, dry
1/3 cup peanut butter or your choice of nut butter
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Combine ingredients all together in a large bowl and mix until combined. Put in the fridge for 30-45 minutes to chill. Roll into 1½ - 2 inch balls with hands.
Note, I use a combined chia seed/flaxseed mix and do 4tbsp of that. I like Adam’s Smooth Peanut Butter, you may use what you prefer. Different nut butters will have different consistencies so you have to add more oats if it becomes too runny, or add more nut butter if they do not bind well when rolling them into balls.
Additional toppings: chocolate chips, blueberries, raspberries, raisins, cranberries etc…
What are the benefits of all these ingredients?
Oats: a great source of soluble fiber that can help with digestion. It has also been shown to help slow down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, improve cholesterol, and immune support.
Peanut Butter: source of protein, rich with healthy fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats), antioxidant properties as it contains Vitamin E, can help blood sugar regulation.
Chia & flax Seeds: contain Omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol levels. Contains fiber which can help with digestive health as well as regulating blood sugars. Can help aid in bone health as it contains calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Honey: anti-inflammatory effects when sick to help soothe throats. It is a source of antioxidants, flavonoids and phenolic acids, which help protect the body from free radical damage.
Cinnamon: antioxidant benefits, can help with cardiovascular health, blood sugar regulation, inflammation, and digestive health
