OMG! I’m in love with these things – Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Something so simple to make yet hits the sweet, savoury, satisfying rich taste that only peanuts can do, all at once.

And if it doesn’t have enough going for it already, I have found this base recipe to be so versatile. It can morph into other things such as a base for a slice, add dried fruit and nuts and they become bliss balls, cover in healthy chocolate and it turns into heaven. I’m sure there are many more adaptations to discover, so let’s get mixing.

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

What’s in it…

2 TBS 40UP – Collagen Protein Powder*

2 TBS peanut butter*

2 TBS organic maple syrup

How you do it…

Combine, roll into balls, chill.

And that’s it! Bliss.

Feature in Oxygen Magazine March 2014

I’ve tried it with other nut butters too and while it’s good, it’s slightly different because PB has more of a savoury taste. To balance it all out, you need to add a pinch of Himalayan rock salt or else it’s all too sweet.

This mix is the middle of my Homemade Chocolate and the base for my PB Choc slice so it’s a good one to commit to memory, which is super easy to do with only three ingredients – yahoo!

Blossoms,

Kristy x

PS: I’ve finally discovered Pinterest! If you’re a keen pinner look me up – http://www.pinterest.com/slimbirdy/ – it looks like fun, but I have lots to learn!

2024 Update: in my new Dr Ray Peat inspired eating style, I no longer eat peanut butter, but I wanted to leave this recipe in here for people who do.

A great substitute for the peanut butter would be PB2 powder with the polyunsaturated fats taken out. Perhaps macadamia nuts or even a low-fat cream cheese would be good too.

*The protein powder I eat now is a combination of whey protein and Peptan Collagen and it’s called 40UP – Collagen Protein Powder.

Read why it’s great for a Pro Metabolic Diet & where you can get it here.

For more sweet recipes in my new style of eating, check out my book Sweet Treats.