My M2M (Moments 2 Meditate) challenge this month makes me happy because I enjoy creating and cooking in the kitchen.
I am always tweaking or changing a recipe because of my dietary challenges and I love it when I discover a recipe that is a hit with the whole family.
Today I’m going to share with you a go-to snack that Ben, Hannah, Leighanne, and I adore. We keep these in our freezer once they are made because they last longer and we enjoy eating them COLD.
Shhhhh! Don’t tell anyone, but they are somewhat healthy. (Or you can make them healthy depending on some of your ingredient choices.)
Here’s my recipe for Cinnamon Peanut Butter Balls:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of old fashioned oats (if you want the oats smaller–put them in the food processor)
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter or nut butter (I warm mine up in the microwave for 20 sec.)
- 1/2 cup of chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1 tsp. of cinnamon
- dash of salt
In a microwavable bowl add the peanut butter and warm it for 20 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix with a spatula. If the mixture is too runny, add a little bit more of the oats. Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and roll them into a ball. Place on a wax paper-covered baking tray. When finished rolling into balls, place them in the freezer for 30 minutes. You can store these in a freezer bag and enjoy! should make between 10 -14 balls depending on the size you make.
Here’s my recipe for Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Balls:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups of old fashioned oats (if you want the oats smaller–put them in the food processor)
- 1/2 cup of peanut butter or nut butter (I warm mine up in the microwave for 20 sec.)
- 1/2 cup of chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
- dash of salt
In a microwavable bowl add the peanut butter and warm it for 20 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix with a spatula. If the mixture is too runny, add a little bit more of the oats. Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and roll them into a ball. Place on a wax paper-covered baking tray. When finished rolling into balls, place them in the freezer for 30 minutes. You can store these in a freezer bag and enjoy! should make between 10 -14 balls depending on the size you make.
You can create so many different kinds of energy balls with this recipe. If you can’t have peanut butter then feel free to exchange the peanut butter with nut butter of your choice(I really like Barney’s brand). You could add white chocolate chips, Resee’s Pieces, caramel chips, etc., or any yummy flavor of baking chip the choice is yours!
What did you discover today while cooking?
I discovered the joy of making “good” choices for my body that also taste like they are a bit sinfully delicious!
Since I have been on a food re-do because of the ovarian cancer relapse and because of all the changes in my body post-debulking surgery in 2017, I get so excited to find the best of both worlds—food that is both delish and healthy.
Whip up a bunch of these this week and you too can enjoy some yumminess in your tummy!
Don’t forget this either–feeding on God’s word make our minds and bodies strong for the Lord.
Make sure you spend time meditating on The Word today too.
Hugs,
