Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Balls

I cannot believe it is August 31, 2017, and my daughter Chloe is a Junior this year. She started school 2 days ago. We have had a wonderful summer together....Chloe and I CrossFit together every day, count our macros(macronutrients), she works on my website for me, helps me make videos, we go to the beach together, get pedicures, shop etc. What more can I ask for in a daughter? We have a fantastic relationship. I feel extremely lucky. 

Chloe and I started counting our macros 6 months ago and 1thing that we both realized is that we are carb people. We have to work extra hard to hit our daily protein goal. These little bite size balls have 5 grams of protein per bite and they taste incredible! If you want fewer calories just omit the maple sugar and replace it with stevia. The great thing about counting macros is it is "flexible dieting." If you have the taste for a little something sweet then GO FOR IT! Just be sure to log that tasty treat into the app that you use so the macros are accounted for and you don't have a macro spillover(extra calories that you do not need).

Check out my Fall Macro Challenge.."Chiseled with Chisholm" Macro counting. In 6 weeks you could lose up to 12-15lbs, 4-6% body fat plus inches all over your body!! Email me with any questions that you have(: I am super excited for the Fall. I love being on a strict schedule with my CrossFit training and my diet.

INGREDIENTS:
Makes 15-17 mini balls.

1 cup Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter or make your own with this healthier chocolate hazelnut butter recipe.
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut.
3 tablespoons chocolate protein powder.
2 tablespoons chia seeds.
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal.
1 tablespoon maple or coconut sugar(optional).
4-5 drops chocolate stevia.
1 teaspoon vanilla.
1/2 of a cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips.
1/2 of a cup of Enjoy Life Chocolate chips (save extra to roll balls in).

STEPS:

1) Place all ingredients except chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl or a food processor. Mix well.
2) Stir in 1/2 of a cup of chocolate chips.
3) Roll balls together with clean hands or use a mini meatball scoop or cookie scoop.
4) Roll balls in chocolate chips.
5) Place balls on a piece of parchment paper and place in the refrigerator for an hour to set.
6) Eat and Enjoy!!

MACROS for 1 ball:
180 calories
12 grams of carbs
13 g fat
6 grams of protein
7 grams of sugar