Almond Butter Energy Balls
| 10 |
75 |
128 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
|
| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 1 h 15 min |
0 min |
20
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A tasty plant-based, high protein snack to go!
Ingredients
|
1/4 cup
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Flaxseed meal (ground)
|
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2 tbsp
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Chia seeds, ground
|
|
1/2 cup
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Carob chocolate chips
(or chocolate chips of choice)
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1/4 cup
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Coconut flakes, unsweetened
(or shredded)
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1 cup
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Rolled oats, dry
(Gluten free oats)
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1/2 cup
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Almond butter
(or nut butter or choice)
|
|
57 gm
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Sugar Free Maple Syrup
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1 tsp
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Vanilla extract, pure
|
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2 tbsp
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Hemp Seeds, hulled
|
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2 scoop
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Protein Powder, Vega Sport, vanilla
|
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground flaxseed, ground chia seed, carob chips, coconut flakes, and oats.
- Add the almond butter, honey, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly with a spatula to create a dough.
- Place parchment paper across the entire length of a large baking sheet.
- Using your hands, roll the dough into approximately 1-inch diameter balls. Place on the baking sheet, evenly spaced apart.
- Place the tray in the fridge for approximately one hour.
- Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
Notes:
Quick Tips:
- keep protein balls in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 4 weeks
- keep hands slightly wet when rolling balls
Nutritional Highlights:
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids and a great source of dietary fiber.
- Chia seeds are rich in protein, fiber, and calcium.
- Oats a very good source of magnesium, iron, and soluble dietary fiber
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
128
Calories from fat
67
Calories from saturated fat
8.5
Total Fat
7.5 g
Saturated Fat
0.9 g
Trans Fat
0
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.4 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
59 mg
Potassium
70 mg
Total Carbohydrate
11.1 g
Dietary Fiber
5.2 g
Sugars
2.8 g
Protein
6.4 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
| Grain |
0.1 |
| Meat Alternative |
0.3 |
Energy sources
Meal Type(s)
