Power in, power out! Whip up these protein packed snacks for an on-the-go energy blast. 

What You Need: 

• Ingredients 
• Bowl 
• Spatula 
• Measuring utensils 
• Baking sheet 
• Parchment paper 
• Popsicle sticks or paper straws 

What You Do: 

1. Wash your hands, gather all your ingredients and roll out a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet. 
2. Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. 
   • 1 ¼ C oats 
   • ¼ C chocolate chips 
   • 2 T chia seeds 
   • ½ t cinnamon 
   • ¼ t salt 
3. Add the wet ingredients and mix with your hands. 
   • ¾ C peanut butter 
   • ¼ C honey 
   • ½ t vanilla extract 
4. Scoop a spoonful about 2T into your hands and roll into a ball. Add a popsicle stick or paper straw and place on the baking sheet.  
5. Once all ingredients are rolled into pops, refrigerate for 30 minutes and enjoy! 

Change It Up:  

• Nut free? Substitute sun butter for peanut butter. 
• Vegan? Substitute maple syrup for honey and cranberries for chocolate chips. 
• Make it party style. Roll your Power Pops in cocoa powder or sprinkles for a festive treat. 

Learning Connections:  

• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) 
• Fine Motor Development 
• Using Tools 

Curriculum Connections:  

• Health: K.NPA.1.1, K.NPA.2.1, 1.NPA.2.1, 1.NPA.1.1, 2.NPA.1.2, 2.NPA.2.2, 3.NPA.2.3 
• Math: NC.K.MD.2