No Bake Protein Hearts

No Bake - Protein Hearts Photo: Danielle

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup old fashion oats

• 1/3 cup protein powder of choice (I use ancient nutrition vanilla keto)

• 1/2 tsp. flaxseed oil

• 1 Tbsp. peanut butter (creamy & soft)

• 1 Tbsp. almond butter (soft)

• 1/3 cup organic unsweetened applesauce

• 1 Tbsp. honey

• 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips (I use GOOD LIFE vegan)

• unsweetened shredded coconut

INSTRUCTIONS

Make sure almond and peanut butter is at room temperature or slightly warmed or it will result in hard chunky pieces that do not stick together well. In a bowl mix together all ingredients. You may sprinkle some unsweetened shredded coconut into mixture.

For protein balls: Roll into small to medium balls. Roll lightly in shredded coconut. Place on wax paper and refrigerate 2-3 hours to harden. Or place in freezer to harden quickly. Store in refrigerator.

For shaped molds: Fill mold by spooning in mixture and using wax paper to press down to compress. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the shapes. Place entire mold tray into to refrigerator for 2-3 hours to harden. Or place in freezer to harden quickly. Shapes should pop out of the mold easily. Store in refrigerator.