These protein balls are simple to make and will be an irresistable snack or breakfast. The protein balls can be easily customizable and no baking involved.
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Who doesn’t appreciate a healthy, on the go or quick snack option?! I know many of us need to have snacks for our kids and ourselves, but do not want to buy the pre-packaged options. These homemade protein balls are a must for that reason.
Our family makes these protein balls about once a week to enjoy and have available. I feel good about my kids, husband and myself eating these as I know exactly what is going into these protein balls. The ingredients are healthier and can be customizable each time we make the protein balls!
Why to make homemade protein balls?
Making your own protein balls means that you know what ingredients are in the recipe. Many prepackaged protein bars have added sugars and chemicals that are not necessary when making foods from scratch.
The protein balls can be made to each persons liking. There are so many different additions that can be put in these protein balls. From chopped dates to switching out nut butters, the options are prevalent.
It’s a good snack to have the kids help make. My two kids who help are three and five. They enjoy adding the ingredients together and rolling out the balls (even if they are a little lopsided). Having kids see what goes into their food helps them appreciate it all the more.
Making homemade protein balls is more cost effective than buying them. Yes I know, some of the ingredients can get expensive, but think about how many protein bars/balls would have to be bought each week to fulfill the amount of protein balls that can be made. Also if you buy the ingredients in bulk from places like Costco or Azure Standard, you will save money.
What is needed to make homemade protein balls
Tools:
mixing bowl
spoon for mixing
measuring cups
Ingredients:
Peanut butter – Naturally creamy peanut butter works great in this recipe. You can also use almond butter.
Vanilla protein powder – I like to use Levels Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder, but feel free to substitute a protein powder of your choice.
Honey – My raw honey that I like to use is locally sourced, which is an added health benefit.
Rolled oats – I have only made this recipe with rolled oats, but it may work to use instant oats as well. My rolled oats are bought from bulk from Azure Standard.
Additions – These can all be interchangable. Add some, leave some out or create a new addition of your own!
Raisins
Dark chocolate chips
Chopped dates
Coconut flakes
Dried Cranberries
Brewers Yeast – 2 TBS is all you need and this will make a great lactation ball for those nursing mothers.
How to make homemade protein balls
In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients. Stir until well combined. Make sure that the mixture is creamy, yet has the texture of the oats and any additions.
Note: If you decide to add several additions, you will want to reduce the amount of each. The balls will not stick together well if there are too many extra additions.
Using your hands, roll into one inch balls. Place in an airtight storage container. Store in the refrigerator for one-two weeks. Unless devoured before then!
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Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- spoon
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup natural peanut butter almond butter is an option as well
- ½ cup raw honey
- ½ cup raisins
Extra additions of choice
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
- 2 TBS Brewers Yeast
- ¼ cup chopped dates
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add all the ingredients. Stir until well combined.
- Make sure that the mixture is creamy, yet has the texture of the oats and any additions.
- Note: If you decide to add several additions, you will want to reduce the amount of each. The balls will not stick together well if there are too many extra additions.
- Using your hands, roll into one inch balls.
- Place in an airtight storage container. Store in the refrigerator for one-two weeks. Unless devoured before then!
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