Energy & Protein Balls

Wholesome, protein-rich bites made with simple ingredients.

Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, kids lunchboxes, or a nourishing afternoon pick-me-up.

Banana Bread Energy Balls

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 1 cup chickpea flour

  • 1 cup peanut butter

  • 3 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 cup vanilla protein powder

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Optional Add-Ins

  • Dark chocolate chips

  • Chopped walnuts or pecans

  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.

  2. Stir in peanut butter and maple syrup until fully combined.

  3. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, chickpea flour, protein powder, and cinnamon.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until a thick dough forms.

  5. Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls.

  6. Optional: roll in crushed nuts, cinnamon, or shredded coconut.

  7. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes to firm up.

Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Pistachio Matcha Energy Balls

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups almond flour

  • 1 cup ground pistachios

  • ⅓ cup cashew butter

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ tsp matcha (more for stronger flavor)

  • 1 tbsp water

For Rolling

  • Finely ground pistachios

  • A light dusting of matcha

Instructions

  1. Mix cashew butter, honey, and water in a bowl until smooth.

  2. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, ground pistachios, and matcha.

  3. Mix wet and dry ingredients until fully incorporated.

  4. Roll into balls.

  5. Roll in crushed pistachios and a light dusting of matcha.

  6. Chill to set.

Store refrigerated.

Maple Almond Protein Balls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond butter (runny works best)

  • ⅔ cup maple syrup

  • ½ cup ground flax meal

  • 4 tbsp chia seeds

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½–¾ tsp sea salt

  • 2 servings vanilla protein powder

  • 2 tsp cinnamon

  • Optional: 2–4 tbsp collagen powder

  • Pecan halves for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.

  2. In a separate bowl, combine flax meal, chia seeds, protein powder, cinnamon, collagen (if using), and sea salt.

  3. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until fully combined.

  4. Roll into balls.

  5. Press a pecan half gently into the top of each ball.

  6. Refrigerate until firm.

Store in the fridge up to one week.

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