Protein Balls
Protein Balls are an easy, healthy way to get your day started right when you're on the go.
Servings: 22 balls
Calories: 128kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup nut or seed butter of choice (e.g almond, peanut or sunflower butter)
- 5 dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 3/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Place the ingredients into a food processor and blend until combined.
- Roll into balls using a tablespoon of mixture per ball.
- For Chocolate Drizzle (optional): melt 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Allow to cool and then drizzle over protein balls.
Notes
- Is this recipe be filling enough to serve on it's own for breakfast? Because these Protein Balls are (obviously) packed with protein, which is especially important for breakfast, as it can help you feel full and satisfied, and avoid snacking before lunch.
- Do these travel well? Yes. Because all of the ingredients are shelf-stable, they are perfect to pack for camping trips, a long flight, or a weekend road trip.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg