Everyone loves a protein ball, right?
Enjoying a snack shouldn’t come with consequences. That’s why protein balls are a great alternative when it comes to treating yourself.
Protein balls are GREAT for your health when made correctly, and can also assist in weight loss!
Protein balls are delicious, nourishing, and easy to make. Below are some great recipes, which have no more than 6 INGREDIENTS, and most of these you will already have!
They are:
- High in antioxidants
- Low in sugar
- High in fiber
- Slow absorbing
Best Peanut Butter Protein Ball (Sugar Free)
Makes 15
Calories per ball: 116
Ingredients:
- 1 cup organic rolled oats
- 1/2 cup organic 100% peanut butter
- 1 tbsp. flax seeds (or chia seeds)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 tsp of Organic stevia extract
- 3 Tbsp. Water
Directions:
- Combine oats, flaxseeds, cinnamon, and stevia into a bowl and mix well.
- Add in Peanut butter and vanilla extract and mix well again.
- Add in chocolate chips and gentle stir.
- Add a tablespoon of water per time to get the mixture to the right sticky consistency.
- Roll mixture into 15 balls.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before enjoying.
Chocolate-Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls
(Low Sugar, Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan)
Makes 12
Calories per ball: 113. Protein: 11g. Carbs: 2.8g. Fat: 6g.
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (96g) Vanilla Protein
- 6 tbsp. (96g) Almond butter
- 2 tbsp. (16g) coconut flour
- 3/4 tsp of Organic stevia extract
- 30g Chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. water
Directions:
- Combine rice protein powder, coconut flour, and stevia. Then mix well.
- Add almond butter and combine.
- Add a tablespoon of water per time to get the mixture to the right sticky consistency.
- Add chocolate chips and gently combine.
- Roll mixture into 10 balls.
- Refrigerate for 1/2 an hour before enjoying.
Quinoa Batter Protein Balls (Vegan, Low Sugar)
Makes 20
Calories per ball: 112. Protein: 8g. Carbs: 8g. Fat: 5g.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 2 cup quinoa flakes (could use rolled oats instead also)
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup organic raw goji berries
- 3/4 tsp of Organic stevia extract
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl (except for goji berries) and combine well.
- Add goji berries and gently mix through.
- Roll mixture into 20 balls.
- Refrigerate for an hour before enjoying!
Carrot Cake Protein Balls
Makes 15
Calories per ball: 250. Protein: 9g. Carbs: 12g. Fat: 20g.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Vanilla Protein
- 150g carrot
- 100g tahini paste
- 75g dates (pitted)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
Method
- Wash, peel then grate up the carrot.
- Add all the ingredients to a strong blender and pulse together until they are combined, but not too smooth.
- The mixture will be easy to mold into 15 individual balls.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve.
Enjoy your delicious protein balls, which ever flavour you may choose!
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