Description
Homemade Lemon Coconut Protein Power Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack that provides energy and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup protein powder (choose your favorite flavor)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup almond butter (creamy binder)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon zest of lemon (for flavor)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to enhance flavors)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (for extra nutrition)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, protein powder, shredded coconut, and salt. If you’re feeling adventurous, toss in chia seeds or flaxseeds for an extra nutrient boost.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), lemon zest, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients. Stir everything together until it forms a sticky yet manageable dough.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the texture! If it’s too dry, add a touch more honey or almond butter. If it’s too wet, fold in a little extra oats or protein powder.
- Shape Balls: Using your hands, take small amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Lay them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate.
- Chill and Store: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm them up. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- These power balls make a great pre-workout snack.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or seeds.
- Experiment with different flavors of protein powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg