Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Balls

NOTES: *I use an unflavored, unsweetened goat whey protein powder, but any protein powder that you love will work. Vanilla protein powder would be ideal.  *I use unsalted, unsweetened natural peanut butter. If you’re using a peanut butter that is salted, you may not need to add salt to the balls. *You will likely need to add a small amount of water to get everything to blend together nicely. I use 4 tablespoons. Once the mixture can be pressed into balls easily, you’ll know you have the right consistency. *The best part about these oatmeal balls in addition to the powerful peanut butter flavor they exude, is just how low-fuss they are. OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: *Add an additional 1 to 3 tablespoons of any seeds you like, such as ground flax seeds, chia seeds, or sunflower seeds. *Love nuts? Feel free to substitute ⅔ cup of walnuts or pecans for the oats. *If you can’t do oats, you can replace them with nuts, cassava flour, or almond flour. *Substitute raisins or other dried fruit for the chocolate chips. *Change up the nut butter according to what you love – sunflower butter or even tahini work great. *Add 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if you have it on hand. *For chocolate energy bites, add 1/3 cup of cocoa powder, a little more peanut butter, and a little water. STORAGE: *Store protein balls in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. For a low-carb version, see Low-Carb Peanut Butter Protein Balls on this website.