Peanut Butter Protein Bites
*(2) Two cups crunchy peanut butter
*(2) Two scoops chocolate whey-protein powder
*(2) Two extra ripe bananas
*(2) Two tablespoons whole flax seed
*Mix all ingredients with a fork. Mould the mixture into walnut-size balls and place them in a container lined with parchment to separate the layers. Freeze for two hours before serving or transfer them to ziplock bags for a grab-and-go snack.
*Makes about 25-30
These healthy, filling, and protein-packed snacks are a great way to fuel up before a workout, or to help recover after some tough training. This recipe was originally created by Gregg Avedon, a fitness and nutrition writer for Men's Health Magazine. I gave the recipe a try and loved it! Super easy and great tasting, I found that these snacks were a great departure from most store bought "energy bars." A word of warning though: these protein bites get soft fairly quickly after coming out of the freezer, so keep them cold until you are ready to eat! Enjoy!
