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]]> Back by popular demand! Here is the recipe for “Power Balls”. Yes, these little treats are packed with nutrition and can add up fast. So remember, keep them in proportion and use before a workout or as another (3rd or 4th) meal.

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Yields about 25 power balls. Per serving: 70 calories, 5 gm fat, 3 gm carb, 4 gm protein.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 3 scoops Chocolate Bariatric Advantage protein powder

Directions

  1. Mix ingredients together until dough-like consistency forms.
  2. Using a small tablespoon scoop, roll dough into balls, placing on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  3. Place in freezer for at least 3 hours.

 

Feel free to experiment with the recipe such as cutting down on regular peanut butter and replacing with PB2 (consistency of balls may change). Or use 1/2 almond butter and 1/2 reduced fat peanut butter. Try adding oats, coconut (if tolerated with band), chia or flax seeds, dark mini chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to also change texture and consistency.

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