Oats and plant protein energy snacks

We usually recommend to avoid snacking if possible and focus on 3 nourishing and balanced meals a day, but, family life, work, busy schedules, sporty kids and big workouts can often call for a refuel on the go. In that case, we would always prefer making our own snacks, with real simple wholesome every day ingredients we know and recognise and always include protein. These energy balls do not require any food processor or baking. 5 minutes to make and set in the fridge in an hour! Give them a go!

ingredients

1 1/2 cups oats
2 scoop vanilla protein powder (we recommend Pulsin)
1/2 cup nut butter
4 tablespoon honey
2-3 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (optional!)
2-3 tablespoon water

method

• In a large bowl, add the protein powder, oats, honey and nut butter

• Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir until it starts forming a sticky dough. Too dry, add a little water, 1 teaspoon at a time

• Stir in the choc chips if using

• With the help of a tablespoon, take dough, roll into balls using your hands

• Place in a glass dish lined with parchment

• Continue until you have used all the dough

• Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before enjoying

• Store and keep min the fridge for up to a week

The Health Boost Tip

These snacks are so quick to make and balanced with a good amount of protein and slow release complex carbohydrates. They are calorie dense and therefore I recommend no more than one as a portion size. Perfect post workout.

No nut? Use tahini or seed butter in place of the nut butter.