The snack lovers treat

marlihan1
marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
edited 2:05PM in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hi all.

Just a quick one for you. I’m really into my home made protein balls and I have been trying to think of some ideas that don’t ALWAYS include peanut butter. Try these with a scoop of your favourite protein powder.

2 cups of rolled oats
2 large bananas (mashed)
A hanfull of choc chips
A handful of sultanas
Bake on 200 for 20 minutes.

The results- a delicious low calorie snack for pre, post and during workout if needed.

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  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Why only for weight lifters?
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    fb47 wrote: »
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Why only for weight lifters?

    Because it will kill you if the food detects that you're not a lifter.

    :laugh:
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    Haha not only for weight lifters, but being one, and a lover of food- these bites go hand in hand.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    edited March 2018
    OP has edited to add protein so comment no longer applies
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    I wrote this in a hurry. Note to self- scrutinise before posting. . .

    Maybe I should call them energy balls rather than protein balls. I took the peanut butter out because I seem to eat it a lot.

    You could jazz these up and add protein powder. . . In fact, I’m going to do just that now. Hold tight, I’m going
    To make a batch.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    edited March 2018
    lmao OP. Yeah that's an energy ball. A carb ball if you will. I'd eat it if I didn't have poverty macros.
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    lmao OP. Yeah that's an energy ball. A carb ball if you will. I'd eat it if I didn't have poverty macros.

    Eek, I don’t follow regimented guidelines with my diet anymore. I’ve had a slight obsession in the past and find that these days if I fancy a bit of carb, I’ll have it. Then run or lift it off
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    I'm so lazy I'd just turn it all into a smoothie and call it a day, haha
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    I'm so lazy I'd just turn it all into a smoothie and call it a day, haha

    Or that, yeah haha
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    The op said to mix protein powder?
    Sounds good
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    comptonelizabeth wrote: »
    The op said to mix protein powder?
    Sounds good

    She edited :)
  • comptonelizabeth
    comptonelizabeth Posts: 1,701 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    comptonelizabeth wrote: »
    The op said to mix protein powder?
    Sounds good

    She edited :)

    Ah! Sorry, late to the thread :)
  • hobbeskastiel
    hobbeskastiel Posts: 221 Member
    edited March 2018
    :)
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    hobbeskastiel wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    Am I missing something, but where is the protein in these protein balls? :'(

    To be fair in the first line it says "Try these with a a scoop of your favorite protein powder"

    OP has edited. I edited my comment before I get 100 more
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    Sorry all, I edited the post, I just tried the recipe with a scoop of protein powder and I found it to be a little dry so I added an extra 1/2 a banana. A little too good to be honest. Off to the gym I go
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    marlihan1 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    I'm so lazy I'd just turn it all into a smoothie and call it a day, haha

    Or that, yeah haha

    I'd just eat the peanut butter and a banana!
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    marlihan1 wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    I'm so lazy I'd just turn it all into a smoothie and call it a day, haha

    Or that, yeah haha

    I'd just eat the peanut butter and a banana!

    Each to their own
  • lois1231
    lois1231 Posts: 330 Member
    edited March 2018
    what are sultanas, also how many calories per ball
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    lois1231 wrote: »
    what are sultanas, also how many calories per ball

    Sultanas are like raisins only better (in my opinion) approx 70 calories per bite (I got 18 out of my mixture) that’s without the protein powder. Slightly higher with that.
  • lois1231
    lois1231 Posts: 330 Member
    I may have to try these. They sound yummy
  • flowerhorsey
    flowerhorsey Posts: 154 Member
    I'll make these! I usually have a Kodiak waffle, peanut butter, half a banana, and sometimes chocolate chips b4i lift but these sound really good too!!
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    flowerhorsey wrote: »
    I'll make these! I usually have a Kodiak waffle, peanut butter, half a banana, and sometimes chocolate chips b4i lift but these sound really good too!!

    Ohhh those also sound awesome! Have you got a recipe for the waffles you can share? These were great for my workout today. They are in the cupboard now- out of sight out of mind
  • flowerhorsey
    flowerhorsey Posts: 154 Member
    marlihan1 wrote: »
    flowerhorsey wrote: »
    I'll make these! I usually have a Kodiak waffle, peanut butter, half a banana, and sometimes chocolate chips b4i lift but these sound really good too!!

    Ohhh those also sound awesome! Have you got a recipe for the waffles you can share? These were great for my workout today. They are in the cupboard now- out of sight out of mind

    I just use the Kodiak mix substitute egg and milk instead of water.. Make a bunch and freeze and toast as needed, topping with the peanut or almond butter, banana, and a tablespoon or two of chocolate chips... It hits the spot every time B4 lifting and doesn't make me feel too full or anything either. But I am gonna make your recipe too!!
  • Pastaprincess1978
    Pastaprincess1978 Posts: 371 Member
    @marlihan1 - your pic is inspirational! How did you do it?
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    Pastaprincess1978 wrote: »
    @marlihan1 - your pic is inspirational! How did you do it?

    With a lot of blood sweat and tears.
  • marlihan1
    marlihan1 Posts: 46 Member
    flowerhorsey wrote: »
    marlihan1 wrote: »
    flowerhorsey wrote: »
    I'll make these! I usually have a Kodiak waffle, peanut butter, half a banana, and sometimes chocolate chips b4i lift but these sound really good too!!

    Ohhh those also sound awesome! Have you got a recipe for the waffles you can share? These were great for my workout today. They are in the cupboard now- out of sight out of mind

    I just use the Kodiak mix substitute egg and milk instead of water.. Make a bunch and freeze and toast as needed, topping with the peanut or almond butter, banana, and a tablespoon or two of chocolate chips... It hits the spot every time B4 lifting and doesn't make me feel too full or anything either. But I am gonna make your recipe too!!

    I’m going to give these a try on Friday before my 10 mile run. Thanks for the idea!! Love trying new things. I just had one of yesterday’s creations. They really are delicious
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