Easy Energy Balls: 6 Ways!
My energy balls are loaded with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you full, satisfied, and they taste like a decadent treat, without the refined sugar!
With just a handful of real food ingredients (that you likely have in your pantry already), you can feel good about knowing exactly what goes into these delicious bite-sized balls. Move over processed, packed bars, balls, and treats!
Made with all real, whole food ingredients to support our bodies!
Recipe:
1 c old fashioned oats (or sub 1/2 c hemp hearts, 1/2 c oats)
1/3 c ground flaxseed
1/4 c chia seeds
1 scoop of protein powder (about ¼ c)
½ c nut butter (click here for the ones I recommend, plus use code NWW for 20% off )
1/3 c raw honey or pure maple syrup (click here for the honey I recommend)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch of Real Salt (click here for the one I recommend, plus use code NWW for 15% off)
Optional: ½ c chocolate chips (click here for the one I recommend, plus use code NURSINGYOURWAYTOWELLNESS for 15% off)
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together (you can use blend together in a food processor if you’d like it more smoothie, less chunky; and if it’s too dry, add more honey), roll into balls on lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour. Store in Stasher bag or air-tight container in refrigerator or freezer and enjoy!
Optional: roll balls in toppings like crushed nuts, hemp hearts (for added protein) shredded coconut, cocoa powder, or drizzle with nut butter!
6 Fun Energy Ball Variations:
Samoa (coconut caramel):
Add ½ c toasted coconut flakes, 1/3 c chocolate chips, ½ tsp almond extract, and use cashew butter
Blueberry muffin:
Add ½ c dried blueberries , ½ tsp almond extract; use cashew, almond, or pecan butter, and use vanilla protein powder
Strawberry Shortcake (perfect for Valentine’s day, birthdays, etc):
Add 1/3 c crushed dried strawberries and 1/3 c white chocolate chips, and use vanilla protein powder
Mint chocolate chip:
Add 1 tsp peppermint extract and 1/2 c chocolate chips, and use chocolate protein powder
Oatmeal raisin:
Add 1/3 c raisins (or dried cranberries) and ½ tsp cinnamon, and use vanilla protein powder
Birthday cake:
Add ½ tsp almond extract, 2 TBS sprinkles (dye free), and use cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla protein powder
>>> Tell me in the comments below which variation you’re making! For more of my best easy, healthy recipes, check out my cookbook!
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