Healthy Recipe of the Week

Are you seeking a healthful pre or post-workout snack?

Are you craving a sweet treat without the guilt?

Are you looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your kids?

No-Bake Protein Energy Balls

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats
• 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (*Vegan or Whey)
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
• 1 tablespoon Flax Seeds
• 1/2 cup Smooth Almond Butter (*may substitute for nut or seed butter of choice)
• 1 tablespoon Raw Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/3 cup Chocolate Chips, Raisins, or Dried Cranberries (*may substitute for preferred add-in)
• 4 – 6 tablespoons Liquid (*Almond Milk, Coconut Milk, Soy Milk, or similar)
• 1 cup of Unsweetened Coconut (shredded)

Directions

In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, chia seeds, and flax seeds. Add the almond butter (or nut/seed butter of choice), honey, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Add the chocolate chips, raisins, or dried cranberries (or preferred add-in). *The mixture should be slightly sticky, but still crumbly. Slowly add the milk, using your hands to combine until it comes together in a sticky ball that holds together (Let your hands get messy!). *If the mixture feels too dry, add in more liquid, but not so much that it will not hold  a ball shape. Roll the mixture into balls using your hands. Place the coconut flakes into a shallow bowl, and roll the balls into coconut flakes to coat. Place the balls on parchment paper in a container to set in the refrigerator for at least thirty (30) minutes. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Lovewell, E.  (2017, October 17). No-bake protein energy balls. Live Learn Lovewell. https://www.livelearnlovewell.com/recipe/2017-10-16-no-bake-protein-energy-balls/?fbclid=IwAR26cx1yVom6kUHFJ7aIXOeb7kh2JrvH3wZgMh8vv8etpDYkx79gZ1jjggs