Food Friday!

Another version of the popular Peanut Butter Protein Balls

are these Coconut Raisin Protein Balls. Still easy to make with a few simple ingredients.
But be warned, these scrumptious energy packed treats
might tempt you into eating the whole plate!

Ingredients:

- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter (room temperature)

- 1 tbsp agave (or honey)

- 1/4 tsp vanilla

- 1/4 cup natural flavoured protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut

- 1 tbsp raisins

- 1 tbsp crushed walnuts

Directions:

- in a bowl, mix together the wet ingredients (peanut butter, agave and vanilla).

- stir the protein powder into the wet mixture. Mixture should be smooth and the consistency of Play-Doh.

- stir in the raisins and crushed walnuts until they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.

- pinch off small amounts of dough, working it in your hands and forming into a ball. If too dry add small increments of warm water (I ended up adding a total of 1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp of water).
- spread the coconut onto a plate and roll the balls in it, coating the outside.

- place the balls on a glass plate.
- chill in the refrigerator to firm the dough.

- makes 8-10 protein balls.
- once firm, store in the fridge in a sealed container. If refrigerated for any length of time, allow the protein balls to rest at room temperature for approximately 10 minutes to regain their softness.


Chocolate chip lovers, check out the original Peanut Butter Protein Ball recipe!