Chef’s Chocolate Salty Balls

My training partner Chase was in South Park, Colorado and he met Chef.  He got his recipe for Chef’s Chocolate Salty Balls.  These things are awesome.

6 Tablespoons Natural Peanut Butter
5 Tablespoons Raw Honey
3/4 Cup of Oats
3 Tablespoons Ground Flax Seeds
2 Tablespoons Raw Cacao
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Mix all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl thoroughly.
Take spoonfuls out and roll into balls.
Place on cookie trey and leave in refrigerator for 1 hour or until you eat them

Healthy Benefits:

Raw Honey:
Increases natural energy
Used in treating allergies
Treats colds and sore throats (it coats the throat and reduces irritation)
Used as an acne treatment

Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
Lowers Cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease
Makes you feel full longer
May reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
May reduce heart disease
May reduce high blood pressure
Contains vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
May reduce risk for certain cancers

Ground Flax Seed
Helps with digestion and good for cardiovascular system.
Contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
Provides anti-inflammatory properties

Raw Cacao (Chocolate)
Known as a Super-Food
Claims to reduce cataracts, improve heart function and alleviate stress
High in antioxidant flavonoids
Claims to reduce free radicals in the body and in turn reducing risk of cancer

Vanilla Extract
Antioxidant Properties
May fight Cancer
Boost Metabolism
Reduces Anxiety
May fight infections and fever in children
Reduces Nausea

Sea Salt
Alkalizes the Body
Contains Minerals
Good for the Cardiovascular System
Good for the Brain
Good for the Skin
Important for Hydration
Boosts Immune System
Helps maintain Sugar Levels (good for Diabetes)
Prevents Osteoporosis
Prevents Muscle Cramps and Spasms
Reduces Cholesterol
Reduces Inflammation in respiratory system (Good for Asthma)