High Protein Snack with Peanut Butter - Nutty & Satisfying

Instructions:

1. Stir the peanut butter. Ensure the oil is fully incorporated into the solids before measuring.
2. Whisk the liquids. Combine the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla in a large bowl until the mixture looks like smooth caramel.
3. Add the protein powder. Fold in the whey protein and salt. Adding it to the wet ingredients first prevents protein clumps later.
4. Incorporate the oats. Dump in the rolled oats and flaxseeds, stirring vigorously with a spatula.
5. Assess the moisture. If the mixture looks sandy and won't hold together when pressed, add the 1 tbsp of water.
6. Fold in chocolate. Add the mini chips last until they are evenly speckled throughout.
7. Chill the dough. Place the bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes. This allows the oats to hydrate and the fats to firm up.
8. Portion the snacks. Use a scoop to create 15 even mounds on a piece of parchment paper.
9. Roll into spheres. Use your palms to roll each mound into a smooth ball.
10. Final set. Let them sit at room temperature for 15 minutes until the surface feels matte rather than sticky.