Protein Energy Balls
These little morsels are the perfect midlife-friendly, kid-friendly, blood sugar-friendly feel-good snack
As a midlife woman, I am always looking for ways to add more protein into my diet.
We’ve all heard the messaging: Women in perimenopause and menopause must increase their protein intake and consume protein throughout the day.
Okay, okay. But, I’m BORED.
I have days when meat just does NOT appeal, and I’m not in the mood for yogurt or eggs.
So what’s a perimenopausal woman to do?
Eat balls. That’s what I say.
Seriously, I invented these protein energy balls because I was looking for more ways to use my favorite protein powder (use promo code: BELONG to save 15% on your first order).
I wanted something quick, that I could eat on the go, AND that met my blood sugar balancing criteria of containing protein, fiber and healthy fats.
These sweet little morsels hit all the criteria. They are so good, in fact, that my kids (4 & 7) beg me to make them and end up eating half the batch. I’m fine with that.
These are a midlife-friendly, kid-friendly, blood sugar-friendly feel-good snack and I am here for it.
This recipe makes 12-14 1-inch diameter balls.
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Ingredients
3/4 C rolled oats
1/2 C ground flaxseed
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I love Be Well By Kelly’s Grass Fed Beef protein powder. Use this link and enter code: BELONG to save 15% on your first order.)
3 Tbsp MCT oil (plus another Tbsp for your hands) (available on Amazon)
3-5 Tbsp cashew milk
1/4 C all-natural peanut butter (or other nut butter or sunbutter)
2 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix the rolled oats, ground flaxseed and protein powder well
Add the MCT oil, 3 Tbsp cashew milk and peanut butter. Stir well to combine.
You want the dough to be thick and sticky, but not dry. If it is dry, add more cashew milk as needed.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips (optional)
Set out a glass storage container that has a lid.
In a small dish, add 1 Tbsp of MCT oil. Dip your fingers in the dish, then rub your hands together to coat your palms with oil (to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands).
Take a small spoonful of dough into your hands and roll it into a 1-inch diameter ball.
Place the ball in the storage container.
Continue until all dough has been rolled.
You can enjoy these protein balls right away, or store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few days. (I honestly don’t know how long they last because they are always eaten up within 48 hours in my house!)
➡️ Other optional add-ins you could try:
Chia seeds
Hemp seeds
Cinnamon
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