Protein Balls
Quick and easy protein balls that are low in carbs and packed with nutrition. Perfect for snacks or meal prep, these bites will satisfy hunger without the sugar crash.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup protein powder, chocolate or vanilla whey or casein Choose your preferred flavor
- 2 tablespoons flax meal or chia seeds Chia can be gelatinous which helps with binding
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Optional, depending on flavor preference
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter, no added sugar Use any nut butter on hand; sunflower seed butter for allergies
- 1 to 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener, stevia or monk fruit Adjust to taste
- 1 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk Add as needed to bind
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, mix together the protein powder, flax meal or chia seeds, and cocoa powder.
- Stir until the dry mix looks evenly combined and there are no clumps of protein powder left.
- Add the nut butter and liquid sweetener and stir until the mixture looks crumbly.
- Add almond milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing after each addition, until the dough reaches a soft play dough consistency.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.
- Place the balls on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Notes
These protein balls last up to 7 days in the fridge and can be frozen for longer storage. They are easy to pack in lunchboxes and can be served casually for snacking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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