Snacks have a high bar as far as I’m concerned. They need to offer some fat, fiber and protein, and they need to be compact, quick to eat, low in sugar, satiating, and (most importantly?) fun. A successful snack keeps you powered for a few hours without heading for the cupboard where all the chips and popcorn are stored before dinner. Snacks are also where cravings often show up, which is why chocolate and peanut butter are featured here.
This recipe is written for natural peanut butter, ie. peanut butter that contains only roasted peanuts and sea salt. Please don’t buy the other stuff - it’s full of refined sugar and hydrogenated oils. If you’re craving more sweetness, you can always add more raw honey.
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Peanut Butter Energy Balls with Buckwheat & Dark Chocolate
7/8 cup toasted buckwheat groats
2 tablespoons chia seeds (whole)
1 cup natural salted creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons raw honey
Pinch of fine grain sea salt
3 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Combine the buckwheat, chia seeds, peanut butter, honey and sea salt and stir well. Incorporate the chopped chocolate until it’s well distributed. To form each ball, press the mixture together with your hands to firm it up, then gently roll into a ball. These store in the fridge for quite some time, but they won’t very long at all.
