My Favorite Post Workout Treat: Recovery Chocolate Almond Protein Balls

Chocolate Almond Dr. Logan

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE ALMOND PROTEIN BALLS

My Favorite Post Workout Treat

Step 1

1 1/2 cups oats

1 cup almond butter

1/3 chia seeds

1 tbsp cocoa powder

1/4 cup pistachios

1/4 chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla extract

Step 2

Mix together all ingredients in amedium bowl until well mixed

Roll into balls by hand, then placethem on parchment paper within anairtight container

Step 3

Try dusting the top with eithercoconut flakes or 1/2 tsp of cocoapowder for a little extra

Author
Dr. Catherine Logan Headshot Dr. Catherine Logan, MD, MBA Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, is a sports medicine orthopaedic surgeon specializing in complex knee and shoulder surgery at Colorado Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics (COSMO) in Denver, Colorado. As a former physical therapist & trainer, Dr. Logan provides a distinct expertise in sports injury, prevention, and surgical management.

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