====== Protein Balls ======
For any of these, mix ingredients together, form balls, and refrigerate.


===== Peanut Butter =====
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**mix together and form balls**
  * 1 cup dry oatmeal
  * 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes (toast on foil at 375-400 for 2-3 min)
  * 1 cup peanut butter
  * 1/2 cup ground flax seed
  * 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  * 1/3 cup honey or agave nectar
  * 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  * 1 tsp vanilla extract

===== Cranberry Pistachio =====

**pulse in blender**
  * 8 oz chopped dates
  * 1/2 cup honey
  * 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  * 1 Tbsp ground flax seeds
  * pinch of salt

**mix after and form balls**
  * 1-1/2 cups dry old-fashioned oats
  * 1 cup shelled pistachio nuts
  * 1 cup dried cranberries
  * 1/3 cup white chocolate chips

===== Nutella Hazelnut =====
**pulse in blender then form balls**
  * 1-1/2 cups dry old-fashioned oats
  * 2/3 cup Nutella
  * 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  * 1/2 cup honey
  * 1/2 cup roasted hazelnuts
  * 2 Tbsp ground flax seeds
  * 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  * 2 tsp vanilla extract
  * 1/2 tsp salt