Peanut Butter Oat Balls

Having issues with your cholesterol? Try oats!

Whole grains are higher in fiber and overall better for health compared to refined grain. Furthermore, studies show that among the whole grains, oats are the most effective in lowering cholesterol.

Oats are a good source of plan protein, fiber, thiamine, and iron. 

*Data from the Asken Diet app

Having a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast is an easy way to incorporate oats into your diet, but if you want other ways to get more oats, try our delicious Peanut Butter Oat Balls for a snack!

INGREDIENTS:
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
• 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS:
1. In a large bowl, simply combine all the ingredients except for the shredded coconut
2. Once mixed, roll the dough into small ball shapes
3. Cover each ball in unsweetened shredded coconut
4. Cool in the fridge for 20 minutes, then serve

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REFERENCES:
1. Harvard Medical School. Harvard Heart Letter: Whole-grain oats: Best bet for lowering cholesterol. Harvard Health Publications Web site. https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/research-were-watching-whole-grain-oats-best-bet-for-lowering-cholesterol. Published: October, 2015. Accessed September 8, 2017.