Easy, Healthy Protein Balls

There are several protein bar/balls on the market. Some are good, meaning they are fairly healthy with wholesome ingredients and others are really bad with nothing but sugar and unhealthy fats in them.

Protein bars are super convenient, portable and easy to eat when in a hurry. There is definitely a time and place for a protein bar every once in awhile.

Unfortunately, I get horrible indigestion from everyone I try and I have tried with great expectations so many, without luck.

So, here is my recipe for homemade protein bars/balls, that don’t upset my stomach. This recipe is versatile, add in whatever you like, make it as health as you want, be creative. If you have leftover baking ingredients in your pantry this is a good way to use them up.

Protein Bars/Balls

Ingredients:

1c pitted dates

1c large rolled oats

1/4c nut butter (I use almond butter)

1/2c cocoa nibs

1/4c raw cocoa (processed is fine to)

3 tbsp Spirulina

1 tbsp Moringa Leaf Powder (optional)

1/4c non dairy milk

1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

Method:

• In a food processor add in all ingredients except the milk and process until a fine crumb is formed

• While the processing add in the milk until a ball is formed, be patient let the food processor run for a bit before adding more milk. You don’t want too sticky of a mixture.

• Form into 1 tbsp balls or press into a pan and cut into squares.

• Optional:

  • Add in the maple syrup if you want it to be sweeter

  • If forming balls you can roll them in hemp hearts, coconut or cocoa

• Enjoy!