Honey Oats & Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites are the perfect “Anytizer”! Anytime is a good time for these bites of delight…..They are packed with protein, fiber, and just the right amount of sweetness and FULL of heart health. This Anytizer is the perfect snack before or after a workout and as an after school healthy snack for your kids. They are filling and will tide you over until you next meal….Enjoy!!!
Honey Oats & Peanut Butter Chocolate Bites
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe Ripe Plantains or Bananas The fiber in plantains helps lower your cholesterol, which in turn keeps your heart functioning at its best.
- 1 Cup Quaker Oats Oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.
- 1/4-1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips Studies show that people who eat dark chocolate have healthier cardiovascular systems, including better blood circulation, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol level.
- 1 Tablespoon PB2 PB2 powdered peanut butter is a low-calorie, low-fat alternative to traditional peanut butter.
- 1 Teaspoon Flaxseed Meal Flax's primary healthy benefit is due to the omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects.
- 1 Teaspoon Organic Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tablespoon Organic Local Honey Several studies show that honey may improve your cholesterol levels. It reduces total and “bad” LDL cholesterol while significantly raising “good” HDL cholesterol.
- Sprinkle Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 350. Next, take your ripe plantains or bananas and add to a bowl and smash with a potato smasher or fork.
- Next, add raw oats, PB2, honey, flaxseed meal, vanilla, and chocolate chips and blend with a hand blender.
- Lastly, spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray, roll balls into 1 inch diameter round (the best you can) and bake 20 minutes or until chocolates are melted.
- Finally, enjoy as a pre or post workout delight or for an after school treat or even with your coffee...Enjoy!!!