no bake protein balls. (my favorite!)

jaymie_x0
jaymie_x0 Posts: 265 Member
better alternative than store bought crap.

homemade, no cook protein balls:

1/4 cup of oats
2 scoops of chocolate protein powder (or your choice)
2 tbsp of almond butter (with flax seed) or organic peanut butter.
cup of apple sauce that is UNSWEETENED
1/4 cup of shaved almonds (optional but i love adding these in)

mixed all together & stuck in freezer.

sorry, dont know the caloric count per ball. Im sure you can figure it out depending on which brands you use

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  • jaymie_x0
    jaymie_x0 Posts: 265 Member
    better alternative than store bought crap.

    homemade, no cook protein balls:

    1/4 cup of oats
    2 scoops of chocolate protein powder (or your choice)
    2 tbsp of almond butter (with flax seed) or organic peanut butter.
    cup of apple sauce that is UNSWEETENED
    1/4 cup of shaved almonds (optional but i love adding these in)

    mixed all together & stuck in freezer.

    sorry, dont know the caloric count per ball. Im sure you can figure it out depending on which brands you use

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    OH and also i used rolled oats, uncooked
  • baristagirl7
    baristagirl7 Posts: 69 Member
    These Look good! I have chocolate Shakeology do you think that would work? The scoops are really big!
  • jaymie_x0
    jaymie_x0 Posts: 265 Member
    These Look good! I have chocolate Shakeology do you think that would work? The scoops are really big!

    I'm sure that would work, although i dont know anything about it, but if the scoops are really that big you may only need one scoop
  • sjkcwatson
    sjkcwatson Posts: 61 Member
    I do a similar one that is my go to sweet snack - 3/4 cup peanut butter (regular, almond, etc), 1/8 cup honey. 3/4 cup oats, 2 small or one large scoop protein powder. The rest you can add in - I usually do 2 tbl flaxseed, 1/2 a cup dark choc chips. I've added chia seeds (gives it a little crunch, but tastes good). Roll up and freeze. I just admust my receipe to what's in it and the number of balls becomes the number of servings. These are good for breakfast, a snack anytime you need to curb hunger. I love them with a cup of milk before bed.
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  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    I make something similar. Never thought to add applesauce. Hmmm... I will try that! Shredded coconut is yummy in it if you want to add something else for fun.
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    bump, bump, protein bump!
  • mandeenicoleb
    mandeenicoleb Posts: 479 Member
    Thank you. Saving this one for the weekend when I have time to go shopping! I really need to up my protein and don't want to buy protein bars. This way I can control what goes in.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    That looks pretty tasty. Interesting.
  • jaymie_x0
    jaymie_x0 Posts: 265 Member
    bump, bump, protein bump!

    wooowhoo! protein!
  • Brige2269
    Brige2269 Posts: 354 Member
    I have never heard of protein balls until I have seen them listed on some of your food diaries. What in the world are these?
  • jaymie_x0
    jaymie_x0 Posts: 265 Member
    I have never heard of protein balls until I have seen them listed on some of your food diaries. What in the world are these?

    They're protein balls! lol they are a good source of protein & carbs, without all the additives & sugar that the store bought crap has! :) Try em out! they're delish!
  • sukiwabi
    sukiwabi Posts: 221 Member
    In for the balls! That recipe looks great, thxfor sharing!
  • Morninglory81
    Morninglory81 Posts: 1,190 Member
    Bump for the title!
  • thirstyflea
    thirstyflea Posts: 114 Member
    bump!

    Has anyone calculated these out yet? Do they have more protein than carbs? That's my biggest problem with "protein bars"- most have more carbs, which isn't good for me when I'm looking for higher protein.

    But these look really good, I may have to try them out anyway!
  • jasoncbackus
    jasoncbackus Posts: 131 Member
    Saving for later.
  • happycauseIride
    happycauseIride Posts: 536 Member
    I think I need to keep this one. Sounds yummy. Thank you!!
  • TheGirlsATimeBomb
    TheGirlsATimeBomb Posts: 434 Member
    bump (:
  • rainunrefined
    rainunrefined Posts: 850 Member
    How many grams or volume are in the "scoops" that you use? My chocolate "scooper" is about 42g or 1/3cup. I just want to make sure I get the right ratios for the recipe! :) Thanks for sharing.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    I'm sorry I'm sure they are good but I just have to laugh at protein balls...bwhahahahahahahahahaha :laugh:

    Here baby wanna try my balls they are full of protein.
  • MissPatty584
    MissPatty584 Posts: 155 Member
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  • TribeHokie
    TribeHokie Posts: 711 Member
    I'm sorry I'm sure they are good but I just have to laugh at protein balls...bwhahahahahahahahahaha :laugh:

    Here baby wanna try my balls they are full of protein.

    Exactly where my mind went.
  • chellefatfree
    chellefatfree Posts: 90 Member
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  • Hurricane_C
    Hurricane_C Posts: 806 Member
    Bumpity bump
  • jaymie_x0
    jaymie_x0 Posts: 265 Member
    I'm sorry I'm sure they are good but I just have to laugh at protein balls...bwhahahahahahahahahaha :laugh:

    Here baby wanna try my balls they are full of protein.

    Exactly where my mind went.

    LMFAO. Trust me...this has went through my mind as well. hahaha. especially when making my husband try my protein balls! lmao
  • jaymie_x0
    jaymie_x0 Posts: 265 Member
    bump!

    Has anyone calculated these out yet? Do they have more protein than carbs? That's my biggest problem with "protein bars"- most have more carbs, which isn't good for me when I'm looking for higher protein.

    But these look really good, I may have to try them out anyway!

    Hey there! i have not...you can always make them to where it renders more protein than carbs! just put less rolled oats in it! When using recipes, i use them as a guide...i never follow them to the T!
  • Prephred
    Prephred Posts: 140 Member
    Bump!
  • hailz840
    hailz840 Posts: 136 Member
    bump for later
  • wareje
    wareje Posts: 42
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  • wareje
    wareje Posts: 42
    whipping some up tonight, made a recipe for them in my Diary and came to the following: (as I haven't made them yet I used 6 serves as an estimate, Macros are per ball)

    Calories: 148
    Carbs: 10g
    Fat: 7g
    Protein: 11g

    I used Lowans Wholegrain Rolled Oats, Optimum Nutrition's Whey Protein in Rocky Road flavour & Kraft No added Salt and No added sugar Crunchy Peanut Butter.