Cinnamon Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Ingredients

8 dates 

1 cup old fashioned oats

1/2 cup vanilla protein powder 

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter  

1/4 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)

1 heaping teaspoon vanilla extract 

Heaping dash of cinnamon 

1 tablespoon chia & flax meal (optional)

Pinch of salt

Method

1. Using a food processor, throw in dates and pulse until they breakdown. Add in oats and pulse until a crumbly mixture forms.

2. Add in the remaining ingredients and pulse until the dough becomes slightly sticky. If the mixture seems too dry, add another tablespoon of milk.

3. Using your hands, roll into 12 balls. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Its the perfect 3pm pick me up snack!


Calories Per Ball (note calories will vary depending on what brand of protein powder you use)

Cals: 173

Fat: 5g

Carbs: 20.2g

Protein:14g

 

Recipe Notes

  • calories will vary depending on what brand of protein powder you use and if you switch up the milk

  • my favourite type of flax & chia meal are the flavoured one - for instance, I use maple

Snacks, SweetsSamantha Stojkovich