Whether you need a pick me up snack to hold you over to the next meal, or a post workout snack-these protein balls are full of filling, necessary nutrients to help us feel good!
These no bake protein balls are perfect for the post-workout snack! Y'all. It is so important to take in the nutrients necessary to help our bodies replenish what has been burned. Therefore, it is important to choose healthy, balanced snacks that will do just the trick.
These protein balls are not only homemade, they are free of preservatives, high sodium, or high sugar content that our packaged, store-bought protein bars tend to have. They contain fiber rich whole grains, high quality proteins, and healthy fats such as omega 3's with super food power.
I love prepping easy meals and snacks that I can have in my fridge ready to go. This allows me to make the right choices when I need a snack and who doesn't like easy?!
When storing them, keep them in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Yields: 30 Balls
Serving Size: 1 Ball
Calories: 107
Total Fat: 6.1g
Saturated Fat: 1.6g
Sodium: 41mg
Carbohydrates: 11g
Sugars: 5g
Protein: 7g
Ingredients:
2 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup hemp protein (or any protein powder of your choice)
1/4 cup raw honey
1 cup natural crunchy peanut butter (or almond butter)
1/2 cup pitted and chopped dates (or raisins)
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
2 scoops Vital Protein Collagen Peptides
Instructions:
1. in a blender, pulse 1 1/2 cups of the oats until it appears to have a flour like consistency. In a large bowl, toss to combine the oat flour, remaining 1/2 cup of oats, protein powder, dates, and flax seeds
2. stir together in a medium bowl the coconut milk, peanut butter, and honey. Pour the peanut butter mixture over oat mixture and mix thoroughly.
3. using a spoon to portion, roll mixture into individual balls. Cover the protein balls with foil and place in fridge overnight, or until they harden some. Keep them stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy!
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