For a yummy, bone-healthy treat, try one of these three easy recipes for Almond Butter Balls! Great for breakfast, school lunches, snacks, or dessert!
1) Basic Recipe
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 jar of almond butter
1/2 cup of chocolate protein powder
Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls. Place on serving dish. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.
2) Raisin Almond Balls
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 jar of almond butter
1 cup of raisins
1/2 cup of chocolate or vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup of sesame seeds
1/2 cup of organic unsweetened shredded coconut
(Optional: Add 1/4 cup of honey, if desired.)
Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls. Then roll the balls in coconut, and place on serving dish. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.
3) Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Balls
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 jar of almond butter
1/2 cup of chocolate or vanilla protein powder
1 cup of organic dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup of sesame seeds
1/2 cup of organic unsweetened shredded coconut
(Optional: Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans for an extra-nutty flavor!)
Roll by teaspoonfuls into balls. Then roll the balls in coconut, and place on serving dish. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.
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February 5th, 2010 at 11:54 am
Looks great! I’m going to have to come by and try some
February 6th, 2010 at 6:40 am
Next time you come I’ll make all three recipes so that you can vote on which type you like best!
Love,
Mom
February 6th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I think I definitely need to try the chocolate version!
February 7th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Yup, the dessert recipe with the organic dark chocolate chips were scarfed down first in our house, but I like all three recipes. The basic recipe only takes about two minutes to whip up, which is great for all of us supermoms who want super-healthy kids.