Almond Butter Protein Balls

Special thanks to my friend and Arbonne consultant, Jennifer for this recipe!  These addicting almond-butter balls are loaded with protein (8 grams!) from the protein powder and also the almond butter -- which is generally better for runners and recovery than peanut butter is. 

Arbonne products are great because they are all vegan, as well as being some of the best tasting vegan protein products I've ever had.  If you don't have Arbonne protein shake power handy, other protein shake mix powder will work too, but doesn't hold together as well from what I'm told. 

Servings: 48
Prep time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:

2 C. Natural almond butter
1/ 1/4 C. Agave nectar
3 C. Quick oats
2 1/2 C. Arbonne Vanilla Protein Shake Mix

Directions:

Melt almond butter and agave nectar slightly in the microwave and mix until smooth.  Add remaining ingredients.  Feel free to mix in dried fruit, or vegan chocolate chips as I did here in the picture.  Roll into 1-2 inch balls and cool.  Cover and store.  These will go quick!!

Nutrition Facts
48 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories		156.4
Total Fat		7.6 g
	Saturated Fat	0.6 g
	Polyunsaturated Fat	1.4 g
	Monounsaturated Fat	4.1 g
Cholesterol		0.0 mg
Sodium		114.9 mg
Potassium		116.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate		16.0 g
	Dietary Fiber	1.2 g
	Sugars	2.8 g
Protein		8.0 g

Vitamin A	3.5 %
Vitamin B-12	5.0 %
Vitamin B-6	4.8 %
Vitamin C	4.5 %
Vitamin D	4.4 %
Vitamin E	15.2 %
Calcium	7.2 %
Copper	9.1 %
Folate	6.1 %
Iron	3.4 %
Magnesium	12.3 %
Manganese	16.6 %
Niacin	5.9 %
Pantothenic Acid	5.2 %
Phosphorus	5.4 %
Riboflavin	8.4 %
Selenium	4.7 %
Thiamin	6.5 %
Zinc	5.9 %