Sweets and snacks
5-Ingredient Protein energy balls
Sept 21st, 2022
Having a busy lifestyle and trying to eat healthy can be difficult sometimes especially when all the on-the -go/ packed lunch friendly 'healthy' snacks in the supermarkets are loaded with additives, artificial sugars and preservatives.
Well I've got you- my naturally sweetened, 5-ingredient protein energy balls can be made in 15 mins and stored in the fridge for the week, perfect to grab on your way out the door or for a quick pick me up snack.
They contain a wholegrain source of carbohydrates in the oats, fibre from the oats and dates and have around 6 grams of protein per ball and so keep you full and energised. They are naturally sweetened with dates and contain healthy fats in the peanut butter and almonds.
When I say I've been making these for years, I'm not lying, they have been a weekly snack staple for me for ages. They are so easy to make and if you don’t have one of the ingredients no need to worry they can easily be subbed; peanut butter for any nut butter, almonds for another nut, protein powder is optional, you can sub with more oats or even quinoa instead to maintain some protein.
They are the perfect energy boost and also satisfy that sweet tooth, I hope you give these a go! If you do please let me know you can tag me on Instagram @whatatreat_letseat of send me a message on here through the contact page :)
5-Ingredient Protein Energy balls
A healthy, quick, delicious snacks prepped in under 15 minutes for the whole week.
Makes: 10 balls
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Dietaries: Vegan
INgredients.
1 Cup Oats*
2 Scoops (~50g) Whey protein powder **
1/3 Cup (70g) Soaked dates
2 Tbsp Smooth 100% peanut butter
1/3 Cup Whole Almonds
* Can use gluten free oats
** Use vegan protein to make dairy free
Instructions.
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blitz at high speed until the mixture starts to come together.
Using your hands roll the mix into 1-inch balls (you should get 10 balls our of the mix)
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for optimum freshness (about a week) or they can be frozen for longer term storage.
*If you don’t have a food processor, you can make in a bowl, just chop up the dates and almonds very finely and mix together. You may need to add a little extra peanut butter or water to bring the mixture together.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Per ball
Calories: 76 Carbohydrates: 8.5g dietary fibre: 1.3g, sugar: 4.7g Protein: 5.9g Fats: 2.2g Saturated fats: 0.3g, Trans fats: 0g, Polyunsaturated fats: 0.1g, Monounsaturated fats: 0.3g Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 4.8mg Calcium: 3.2% Iron: 0.5% Potassium: 6.6mg
*percentage values are based on the daily needs of 2000 calorie diet.