Peanut Butter Carob Chip Balls - Yummy!!

There are several versions of these nut butter balls in The Bee Well Cookbook: Recipes for Sensitive People.  This is one of my favorite versions but for those with an allergy to peanuts can try Snowflake Cashew Balls (w/ cashew butter), Chai Spice Balls (w/ almond butter), Orange Sesame Balls (w/ cashew butter ans sesame seeds), Orange Sesame Balls (w/ cashew butter and sesame seeds), and Mint Chip Balls (w/ almond butter).  None of the recipes contain chocolate, for those who can't eat it (like me, because I get headaches from it).  Enjoy! 

Peanut Butter Carob Chip Balls

Prep:                     25 min.

Freeze:                 1 hr.

Total Time:         1 hr. 25 min.

Yield:                   16-18 balls

Ingredients:

·         2 tbsp. carob powder, sifted

·         2 tbsp. hempseed protein powder

·         ½ tsp. green stevia powder

·         ½ cup unsweetened, finely shredded coconut

·         ½ cup unsweetened carob chips

·         1 cup peanut butter (room temperature)

·         1 tsp. alcohol-free vanilla flavoring

·         1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts (easiest when done in food processor) 

Preparation:

·         Combine dry ingredients (except peanuts) in a mixing bowl.

·         Add wet ingredients and stir until blended.

·         Place peanuts into a shallow bowl.

·         Form balls from heaping tablespoons and roll in nuts to cover (first briefly chill mixture if it is too moist and sticky to form into balls).

·         Chill balls in freezer until frozen and serve.

·         Store in freezer.

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