Who doesn’t love an on-the-go snack? This time of year can be so hectic and it can make choosing nutritious foods for your snacks feel impossible. Forget trying to find something nutritious to eat while on the run and instead pack these delicious, nutritious bites of energy to keep you going on those busy days.
I love these protein energy bites for an on-the-go snack when I know it will be a while before my next meal. They are high in protein, high in fiber, are packed with Omega-3 fatty acids and taste amazing!
Not a big fan of snacking? Then try these out to help you refuel after a hard workout when you know you won’t have time to sit down and have a full meal after the gym. They are a great blend of high-quality protein and carbohydrates which are so important to eat after a workout to help you recover and keep you feeling your best!
These energy bites are super easy to make, require no baking at all and only take about 10 minutes to throw together (not counting the 30 minutes they need in the freezer). I have been messing around with this recipe for a while now and this is my current go-to!
Ingredients:
2 tbsp: Nut-butter (I used peanut butter)
2 cups: rolled oats
2 scoops (~62g): Protein Powder (I used Vanilla Whey Protein Powder but you can get creative)
3 tbsp: Whole flaxseeds
2 tbsp: Chia seeds
2 tbsp: Honey
1 tbsp: Powdered Cinnamon
~1-4 tbsp liquid of your choice (I use water but almond milk works great too)
Procedure:
Grab a big mixing bowl and throw in the protein powder, rolled oats, cinnamon, chia seeds and flax seeds. Stir the dry ingredients together as best you can. I find that if you mix all of the dry ingredients together first so they are evenly mixed, it can help you avoid those random dry clumps later.
Next, add in the honey and peanut butter and mix everything together. Use your hands and get dirty! Finally, slowly add in the liquid 1 tbsp at a time. This part is up to you. I personally like them a little drier, I feel like they last a little longer that way so I only add about 2 tbsp of whatever liquid I’m using. Keep mixing until everything begins to stick together. I like to have the container ready to go right next to me before this part, because it tends to get a little messy.
Grabbing a small handful at a time, begin to roll the mixture into a ball and place it in the container. The recipe above should allow you to make roughly 20 energy bites but you can make them as big or small as you want! Once you have filled up the container, place it in the freezer for about 30 minutes to help them stick together better. I recommend taking them out at this point and storing them in your refrigerator so they are good to go whenever you need a quick snack!
Each energy ball contains roughly:
75 calories; 4g Protein; 2g Fat; 8g Carbohydrate; 1.5g Fiber
If I’m eating these as a snack between meals, I usually eat 2-3. The high fiber and protein content will keep you feeling full and energized all the way to your next meal! If you are going for a post-workout fueling, I would recommend eating 4. Either way, you can’t go wrong. Try adding in any extra ingredients that you want and have fun with it! I personally love swapping out the cinnamon and vanilla protein powder for chocolate protein powder and dark chocolate chips for a double chocolate energy bite that makes a great dessert. Comment below and let me know how they came out!