Protein balls are a delicious way to get extra protein in your diet, and make an easy, clean and healthy snack to eat on the go. I love taking protein balls with me to the gym for my post workout snack, and they also make the perfect mid-morning or afternoon snack when you need a little pick me up. This recipe uses almond butter but you can also use peanut butter or any other nut butter you like. You can also substitute honey instead of maple syrup if you are not vegan. Feel free to add any other clean ingredients you love including nuts and dried fruits to make this recipe your own. This recipe makes about 6 balls so feel free to double it if you want more! Comment below and let me know how you like this recipe and what YOUR favorite protein ball add-in is. #cleansnacks
Ingredients
1/3 Cup Almond Butter
2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup
3-4 Tablespoons Almond Milk
1/4 Cup Oats
1/4 Cup Oat Bran
2 Scoops Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Pinch of Cinnamon
Coconut to Roll Balls in
Instructions
In a medium-small bowl put the almond butter and maple syrup. Heat in a microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring in-between to allow the almond butter to soften into a liquid. Mix together and add in the vanilla extract and the almond milk. Then add to the mixture the protein powder, oats, oat bran, and cinnamon. Use a fork to mix and then your hands to combine the dough. Add more almond milk if necessary. Pinch off a small amount of dough and roll into a ball in your hand. Fill a small bowl with the dried coconut and roll the ball in the coconut. Set aside on a plate. Repeat and roll all the dough into balls – adding the coconut topping if wanted. Allow all the protein balls to rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!