Protein Balls

Recipe as seen on TV’s “What’s Cookin” with Lyn Nichols.

These small bits of energy are delicious, addicting and good for you!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup nonfat milk powder
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup crushed cereal, such as Honey Bunches of Oats

One or two of the following:

• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup Craisins
• 1/3 cup sunflower nuts
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup walnuts

Directions

Combine peanut butter, milk powder, flaxseed, honey in a bowl and mix well. Stir in sunflower nuts and Craisins.

Roll mixture in small bowls and then roll balls in crushed cereal. Place on waxed paper.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Chill time: 1 hour

Yield: 16 balls