Gluten Free Friday - Frozen Protein Peanut Butter Bites

Gluten is the protein in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, Kamut and triticale. Some people have an intolerance to it. A large degree of the population does not assimilate dairy very well, either, says nationally known nutritionist and bestselling author Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D.

Eliminating foods the body is intolerant of, such as dairy and wheat, can be helpful in a variety of ways. For example, the body is better able to absorb nutrients, Gittleman says.
However, not everyone reacts to a food intolerance in the same way, Gittleman notes, so other benefits of removing the offending food will vary.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/29606-benefits-wheat-dairyfree-diet/#ixzz21vB4c4Lu

This is a great gluten free treat to keep in your freezer when you are craving something sweet. Recipe was sent to me from Nicole B. Thanks Nicole!

Frozen protein peanut butter bites

2 scoops Sweet Creme protein powder
2 cups crunchy all natural peanut buetter
2 tbsp flax seed
2 mashed bananas
Carob chips (optional)

Make into balls and freeze!