Name: Vanilla Whey Protein Bliss Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Oats; 1 tbsp Flaxseeds ((Best to soak in 3 tbsp of water first) ); 1 tbsp Ground Flaxseeds ((Optional. It can make them a bit dry so you may need to add more liquid. I add for the health benefits of flaxseeds, but up to you).); 30 grams Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (1 scoop), you can add more if you want greater protein content, or even add a tbsp of collagen powder (I use a Madagascan vanilla organic whey protein powder.); 2 tbsp Peanut Butter (I use crunchy.); 4-5 Medjool Dates (I find that I only need 3 dates as the protein powder offers sweetness - but adapt to your liking.); 1 tsp Vanilla Extract ((optional)); Pinch of Sea Salt ((optional)); Plant Based Milk or Water (Only add a splash at a time if needed. This is your choice of milk or water and the amount will vary depending on consistency and how dry the mixture is. You don't want the mixture to be too wet.)

These are delicious!! Most snacks usually do not have any protein in them or many nutrients but these snacks are very nutritious and because they have a lot of protein and fibre in, they will keep you fuller for longer. Eating protein throughout the day helps supply your body with essential building blocks that it needs to keep strong and healthy,

Vanilla Whey Protein Bliss Balls

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Course Snack

Equipment

1 Food Processor

Ingredients

1 cup Oats
1 tbsp Flaxseeds (Best to soak in 3 tbsp of water first)
1 tbsp Ground Flaxseeds (Optional. It can make them a bit dry so you may need to add more liquid. I add for the health benefits of flaxseeds, but up to you).
30 grams Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (1 scoop), you can add more if you want greater protein content, or even add a tbsp of collagen powder I use a Madagascan vanilla organic whey protein powder.
2 tbsp Peanut Butter I use crunchy.
4-5 Medjool Dates I find that I only need 3 dates as the protein powder offers sweetness - but adapt to your liking.
1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
Pinch of Sea Salt (optional)
Plant Based Milk or Water Only add a splash at a time if needed. This is your choice of milk or water and the amount will vary depending on consistency and how dry the mixture is. You don't want the mixture to be too wet.

Instructions

Place all dry ingredients into the blender and blitz until you have fine breadcrumbs or, if you soaked the flaxseeds you should find the mixture clumps together (which is what you want).
If the mixture is dry and not binding or sticking together, add a very little liquid until it clumps together and you can form balls.
Simply roll into balls!

Notes

These are a great snack as they are high in protein, rich in fibre and antioxidants, and full of natural ingredients!

Not all protein powders are the same... I use an organic whey protein concentrate from The Organic Protein Company which is sweetened with a small amount of unrefined organic coconut sugar and contains organic Bourbon vanilla pods.

If You Make 10 Balls
Per ball approx:
Calories: 105–110 kcal
Protein: 5.5–6g
Carbs: 11–12g
Fat: 5–5.5g

If You Make 12 Smaller Balls
Per ball approx:
Calories: 85–90 kcal
Protein: 4.5–5g
Carbs: 9–10g
Fat: 4–4.5g

Keyword flaxseeds, high in protein, peanut butter, protein snacks, vanilla