Peanut Butter Cinnamon Raison Goodie Balls!

Got a craving for a snack but tired of the same old boring things? Healthy eating is a lifestyle.  It is not a fad or a diet or a way of losing weight fast.  Being inventive and creative can save you when it comes to eating for your body.  These are my go to item for when I want something sweet, but without all the sugar :)

The ingredients are easy, and I found everything I needed in my pantry without having to step out, because they never would have gotten made if I had to do that, let's face it, who wants to go out after they just got home from work and the gym?

****INGREDIENTS****

2 TBSP natural peanut butter*

1/2 TSP cinnamon

1/4 cup raisins

2 TBSP stevia (or any sweetner of your choice)

3/4 cup oats

1/4 cup almond meal

3 TBSP almond meal (for coating)*

Drop of vanilla essence

If you don't have natural peanut butter you can use any kind.  Just know that almost all peanut butters that aren't natural are only actually about 65% peanuts.  What else is in them I wonder?? 

If you do use a different kind of sweetener make sure that you don't have to make any adjustments for serving sizes. It can alter the way they taste.  Also knowing the difference between sweet and bitter stevia will make your life, and if you didn't like stevia before, you probably will like the sweet kind.

****HOW TO****

Combine all ingredients in a food processor, or a mini chopper (that's what I used).  

*I used more peanut butter than the recipe called for, only because I was trying to add more protein and fat into my diet.  I keep falling short with my macros, but if you want to keep it a healthy snack stick with the 2 TBSP. 

*The almond meal for coating is from the peanut butter.  The balls may be sticky, so if you just dust them with the almond meal they will be perfect!

ALSO if you want to save time and money on searching for almond meal only to find that is is VERY costly and not easy to get your hands on, here's your fix. Grab a big bag of raw almonds.  Blend them in a food processor until all almonds are chopped and they have a fine texture.  You can make it in bulk just be sure to seal it up. 

I hope you enjoy the recipe! I'll be back soon to post more meals! 

<3 xoxo <3

-Mo