Chocolate Covered Peanut Buttery Protein Balls

Prep Time:
10 minutes 

Prep Notes:
You can substitute protein powder for the powdered milk. 

Cooking Time:
0 minutes 
Yields:
18 people 
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Ingredients:
1 cup all-natural (must contain no hydrogenated oil) chunky peanut butter. 
1/2 cup dry nonfat powdered milk
1 cup finely chopped peanuts 
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
4 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli)

Directions:
1. Mix the peanut butter, powdered milk, peanuts, molasses and oats.  Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a large flat platter or cookie sheet.
2. Place the chocolate chips in the microwave-safe dish and heat until just melted, stir and then spoon the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter balls.  NOTE: Do not coat the entire ball with chocolate, only coat the tops.
3. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours and serve.
Notes:
I sometimes...
use chunky almond butter instead of chunky peanut butter.
use chocolate or vanilla protein powder instead of the powdered milk.
leave out the oats for a creamier consistency.
use dark chocolate chips instead of milk or semi-sweet for a healthier treat.  


ENJOY!  It has been a treat for my family, friends and clients for years.