Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cocoa Protein Bliss Balls Recipe

It's always a good idea to have a healthy, tasty snack on hand when you just need a little extra fuel. This is where a quick protein bite comes into play, like this delicious recipe from food blogger and cookbook author Melissa Erdelac. “If you have constantly hungry children or like to snack on the go, these energetic lucky balls are full of filling proteins with a decadent chocolate-peanut butter taste,” she writes in Frugal Gluten-Free Cooking, “They'll get together in minutes, but to make them even more effortless, put all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine. "

Adding optional ingredients like dried fruit or ground flaxseed can add even more fiber to an already high fiber snack, while opting for a scoop of your favorite protein powder could make it a great addition to a post-workout routine.