Game Day Peanut Butter Protein Bites

Ingredients

  • 3 cups quick oats
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  • Step 1:

    Lightly spray an 8” baking sheet with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.

  • Step 2:

    In a bowl, mix together oats, cranberries and nuts.

  • Step 3:

    Melt butter in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan.

  • Step 4:

    Mix in honey and brown sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  • Step 5:

    Boil and stir for 2 ½ minutes.

  • Step 6:

    Remove from heat.

  • Step 7:

    Working quickly, stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until blended, then thoroughly mix in the oat mixture.

  • Step 8:

    Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and let cool completely.

  • Step 9:

    Cool and serve.