These protein balls and energy balls can be whipped up in a blender in 30 seconds flat.
Protein balls make delicious, handy snacks to eat on-the-go. Here are some recipes that will help you indulge in a treat while reaching your goals!
1. Carrot Cake Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 scoopImpact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
- 60g walnut halves
- 115g almonds
- 150g carrot
- 100g tahini paste
- 75g dates (pitted)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
Method
1. Wash, peel then grate up the carrot.2. Add all the ingredients to a strong blender and pulse together until they are combined, but not too smooth.3. The mixture will be easy to mould into 15 individual balls.4. Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALLCalories: 141 Protein: 5.4g Fat: 11g Carbs: 5.2g
2. Lemon Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 2 scoopsImpact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
- 10g Maca Powder
- 150g Almonds
- 150g dates
- 1 lemon
Method
1. Blend the almonds in a strong blender.2. Add in the dates, maca powder and blend again.3. Scrape the zest off the lemon and squeeze the juice into the mixture. Blend until the mixture forms a dough. Add a tablespoon of water if necessary.4. Chill the mixture for an hour and then form 15 balls from it. Freeze for an hour to firm mixture up further and serve.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 104 Protein: 5.3g Fat: 5.6g Carbs: 8g
3. Chocolate Blueberry Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 2 scoopsImpact Whey Protein -Rocky Road flavour
- 160g Rolled oats
- 10g Organic Cacao Powder
- 150g Pecans
- 75g Dates
- 170g Blueberries
- 1 Tablespoon water
Method
1. Blend up the nuts.2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and pulse into a dough.3. Form 15 balls with the dough and freeze for an hour before serving.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 145 Protein: 5.3g Fat: 7.9g Carbs: 14.5g
4. Peanut Butter & Honey Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 scoopImpact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
- 200g Rolled Oats
- 135g Peanut Butter
- 50g Almonds
- 25g shredded coconut
- 170g honey
- 30g dried apricot
Method
1. Mix together all the dry ingredients including the protein powder. Add in the peanut butter (melt it in the microwave for 30 second to make it easier to combine). Optional: roll in coconut.2. Put the bowl in the fridge for an hour and then form 15 balls from the mixture.3. Freeze the balls for an hour to firm them up further and serve.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 145 Protein: 6.3g Fat: 7.6g Carbs: 22.6g
5. Cacao & Orange Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 2ScoopsImpact Whey Protein - Orange Crème flavour
- 100g Cacao Nibs
- 150g Almonds
- 125g Rolled Oats
- 120g soft pitted dates
- 2 tbsp. water
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender to form a dough.2. Chill the mixture in a fridge for an hour to firm it up.3. Form 15 balls with the dough then chill the balls in a freezer for an hour before eating.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 138 Protein: 6g Fat: 9g Carbs: 7.7g
6. Pecan Pie Energy Balls
Ingredients
- 100g Rolled Oats
- 1 scoop Instant Oats
- 1 tbsp. Coconut Oil
- 7g xanthan gum
- 25g pecan nuts
- 2 medium bananas (mashed)
- 15g stevia or granulated sweetener of choice
- 25g sultanas
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
Method
1. First pour boiling wateroverthe sultanas, just covering them – and leave to one side to soak.2. Mash the bananas and coconut oil and heat in the micro wave for 1-2 minutes.3. Add both of the oats to the hot banana mix with the cinnamon chopped pecans.4. Mix the xanthan gum and sweetener to the sultanas and remaining hot water and mix until gloopy.5. Combine both ingredient bowls together and stir until thick enough to spoon a lump together.6. Using a table spoon scoop some on the mix and with slightly wet hands roll into a ball.7. On a plate lay the ground pecans, sprinkle of cinnamon and sweetener.8. Roll the ball lightly in the mixture on the plate and lay on a baking paper lined tray.9. Once all the mixture has gone do not cover the tray and place in the fridge to set for 2-3 hours.10. Once set, store in an air tight container for 3 days in the fridge or for 3 months in the freezer.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories:74 Protein: 2g Fat: 3g Carbs:11g
7. Low-Carb Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 ScoopImpact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
- 260g Peanut Butter
- 200gFlaxseed Powder
- 80g Almonds
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 30g granulated sweetener (of choice)
Method
1. Mix together all the ingredients in a blender.2. Place in the freezer for an hour. Remove after an hour and form 15 balls from the mixture.3. Freeze for a further hour until the balls are firm and serve.NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 203 Protein: 10.3g Fat: 16.4g Carbs: 2.4g
