Beet Recovery Protein Balls

Protein balls are one of my favorite afternoon snacks. They help to satisfy my sweet tooth without packing on added sugar and have the added benefit of protein.

By adding beet powder to this traditional recipe, you are adding so many health benefits that can help improve heart health, contribute to muscle protein synthesis & repair, and add vitamins and nutrients! Check out my post on the benefits of beets below to read all about the nutrients you are adding!

Benefits of Beets

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Customize these protein balls

• Melt your chocolate chips and dip them in chocolate instead for a fun customization

• Swap the nut butter Feel free to use sunflower butter instead to make these nut free!

• Add chocolate protein powder instead.

• Add Cacao powder for added polyphenols and a double chocolate flavor!

• Remove the beet powder and try my classic protein balls here

How to Store Protein Balls

• Store these protein balls in the fridge for up to 14 days, freeze any leftover to defrost for when you need a quick snack!

Ingredient List:

1. Beet powder

2. Gluten-Free Sprouted Oats

3. Protein Powder of Choice; Check out my blog post for my favorite protein powders

4. Peanut Butter or sunflower butter

5. PB2

6. Monkfruit Sweetener

7. Maple Syrup

8. Chocolate Chips

Recovery Beet Protein Balls

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Yield: 30

Author: Courtney Capazzi

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

These high-protein beet balls are perfect after a workout or afternoon snack, and easy to meal prep ahead of time to last in your fridge for a few weeks!

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup protein powder
• ½ cup natural peanut butter
• ½ cup pb2 mixed with ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ½ cup monk fruit or coconut sugar, or substitute for maple syrup
• ½ cup chopped dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons beet powder
• 1-4 tablespoons milk or water (add one tablespoon at a time until consistency is right)

Instructions

1. Stir all ingredients in a bowl until evenly mixed. If the mixture is not wet enough to form balls, add water or nut milk 1 tbsp at a time until you reach the perfect consistency. (Texture can vary depending on the wetness of the peanut butter you are using) Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Roll your mixture into 1" round balls and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. (If using milk, they will only last 2 weeks)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

104

Fat

4 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

12 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

10 g

Sugar

6 g

Protein

6 g

Sodium

44 mg

Cholesterol

6 mg

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