Quick Nut Butter Protein Balls

For $6 you can make a batch of EASY PROTEIN BALLS that are satisfying without the blood sugar spike. This extra simple recipe involves only 5 ingredients plus some water to get the mixture to the right consistency. 

Not in the ball mood? You can shorten the time even more and flatten these into a parchment-lined pan such as an 8x8. Once they are set, cut them into about 20 even squares or rectangles. 

I find some people enjoy these as a dessert or as a snack. They are handy when you are flying out the door and you need something quick. 

You can choose the type of seed you prefer - I used hemp seed hearts. Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even mini chocolate chips would work as a different add-in. I used sprouted rolled oats, but regular works great too!

I’ve made a chocolate version of these as well by adding about 2-3 tbsp of cocoa powder and chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla. This will thicken the batter and the extra water will be necessary. Need extra sweetness? Use sweet monk drops to increase. Start with 5 drops and assess the taste. I find all protein powders are different when it comes to sweetness so it’s always good to have a low glycemic option like this to use if needed!

Protein Nut Butter Balls

INGREDIENTS

1 cup nut or seed butter

¼ cup filtered water 

½ cup protein powder (I used Harmonized Whey Isolate - Vanilla)

2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup

(sub keto-friendly or allulose syrup for low carb version)

3 tbsp hemp seed hearts, chia, crushed nuts or whole flax seeds

½ cup rolled oats 

Optional:

Extra water

Cocoa powder 

DIRECTIONS

Stir the first 4 ingredients together and mix until smooth. Add the seeds and oats and combine until thick and dense enough to roll into balls. If too thick, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time. Freeze to set or put in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour. Store in the fridge.