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Protein Power Balls

May 18, 2014 By: Leslie6 Comments

Protein Power Balls header

In my attempt to lower my sugar intake, I tasted a new cereal, Uncle Sam Toasted Whole Wheat Berry Flakes and Flaxseed.  It has a very high amount of fiber and protein and very little sugar.  And, for me, it had very little taste!! I tried it with vanilla almond milk, and I also tried it with  an added banana, but I still didn’t like it.  But, I didn’t want to waste it either.  The dry cereal reminded me of like a crunchy granola, so I got the idea that I could make little snacks for myself to replace sugary granola bars.  I used basic ingredients.

Protein balls - ingredients; uncle same cereal honey and peanut butter

Protein Balls - coconut

I mixed together the following:

1 cup cereal

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 tbsp. honey

Protein balls - mixed

The first time I tried forming it into balls right away, but it was a mess.  The easiest way is to stick the whole bowl in the refrigerator for a while before making the balls.  I never have timed it…I just stick it in, go do something else and then when I think of it again, I pull it out and roll into balls.  This recipe makes 8-10 balls depending on size.  The coconut is optional.  But, if you want to add it, just put some coconut in a bowl and drop a ball in it and roll around to cover.

Protein balls - roll in coconut

The Protein Power Balls make a great post-workout snack….much better than my old method of just dipping a spoon in the peanut butter jar!  I like them with the coconut and without the coconut.

Protein Balls - complete with coconut

I’ve even shared  a few and got good reviews.  I felt good that I was able to use the cereal I didn’t like and turn it into a healthy snack.

Protein Balls - complete no coconut

I keep them refrigerated in a plastic container so that they are easy to grab  when I want them.  Usually 1 is enough if I just need a little something to hold me over until my next meal.  But, after a workout, I eat 2 right away.  Please make sure you drink plenty of water, because they do have a nice amount of fiber in them.

Protein Balls - storage

I’m hooked on the Protein Power Balls now….you can find a container in the fridge any time.

What do you keep on hand for a healthy snack?  Have you ever taken something you didn’t like and created a new recipe using it to make something you liked?

 

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  1. 1

    Lori says

    May 18, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Sounds and looks yummy!

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      Leslie says

      May 18, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thanks Lori!!

      Reply
  2. 3

    Val Newman says

    May 26, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    They sound really good. I bet you could use oatmeal as well. Thanks for the recipe. I’m always trying to reduce my sugar intake.

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    • 4

      Leslie says

      May 26, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks Val! Yes I’m sure you could use oatmeal instead. I’m hooked…I mixed up another batch today.

      Reply
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    roccono says

    March 15, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe!! It’s amazingly easy and yummy!!!!!
    My family love your protein balls.

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    • 6

      Leslie says

      March 15, 2015 at 6:19 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoy them!!

      Reply

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Hello! I'm Leslie Wireback and the owner and creator of Puddy's House. Puddy is our cute little dog. I love to yard sale and thrift shop, paint just about anything, use my creative energy on projects, all while trying to enjoy life.

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