The Perfect 5-Ingredient Workout Treat

Updated on 10/9/2015 at 1:18 PM

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Many pre-workout snacks involve too much prep time, but this quick fix will help you reserve all your energy for the gym. These peanut butter protein balls taste like chocolate chip cookie dough but offer the ideal blend of protein and carbs you need before a tough strength-training session. Roll these up ahead of time, and pop two an hour before your workout.

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

YieldMakes 10 balls (5 servings)

Calories213

From Tiffani Bachus, Oxygen Magazine

INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup honey
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Roll into 10 balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon per serving).
Refrigerate to firm up balls, overnight for best results. Enjoy!

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The Perfect 5-Ingredient Workout Treat

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

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