Quinoa Protein Bites

I've tried a couple different quinoa protein recipes, but I finally created a solid one that I feel meets my protein and fibre needs!

What you'll need:

• 1 cup of quinoa cooked in 2 cups of water
• 1 cup of protein powder (use 1 cup of oats instead if you'd rather more carbs/less protein)
• 1/2 cup of natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup of all bran buds
• 1/4 cup of dried fruit (I used cranberries) *optional
• 1/4 cup of chocolate chips *optional
• 2 tbsp of agave nectar or honey

Instructions:

Start by cooking the quinoa (Bring water to a boil, add quinoa, simmer on medium heat until water is absorbed. Approximately 10 minutes). Once the quinoa is cooked, combine everything EXCEPT the chocolate chips in a bowl while the quinoa is still hot. This will make mixing the peanut butter in a lot easier. After you have mixed everything but the chips of chocolate, throw it in the fridge for a few minutes to cool it down. I'd recommend a half hour, but 10-15 minutes would be alright. This step is to prevent the chocolate chips from melting. So if you're not adding chocolate, don't bother with this first cooling step. 

Next mix in your chocolate chips. Once the chips have been dispersed through the delicious mixture, you can proceed to form ping pong sized balls.

Now just toss them in the fridge or freezer! I like to separate them into small tupperware or ziplock bags for convenience!

Stay healthy,

Shawn

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