Cocoa Covered Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven.  These healthy energy balls have peanut butter to help bind them and are coated in cocoa powder.  These are a heavenly treat after a workout or when you need a quick boost.

Recipe adapted from Food Network

Ingredients:

2 cups All Bran cereal

1 cup almonds

2/3 cup peanut butter (I used BetterNButter)

4 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions:

1. Add All Bran cereal, almonds, powdered peanut butter, and protein powder to a food processor.  Pulse to chop and mix.
2. Add peanut butter in drops around the food processor.  Drizzle 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.  Pulse to mix.
3. Use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom.
4. Add 2 more tablespoons maple syrup if needed to help balls stick together.
5. Use a small cookie scooper or spoon to form balls.
6. Add cocoa powder to a small bowl. 
7. Roll energy balls in cocoa powder.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until these delicious balls disappear.