These chocolate gingerbread protein balls are a festive snack that is perfect to take on the go! These protein balls are super easy to make with simple ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry!
With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to create a quick holiday recipe that is portable and macro friendly. These easy protein balls are perfect to throw in your purse or the kids' lunchboxes for a great snack packed with protein, and healthy carbs and fats. The balanced macros in these small bites will provide you with the energy you need without all the sugars of processed protein bars. Best part is, I threw these together in only 10 minutes with ingredients that are always in my pantry!
Gingerbread Protein Bites Ingredients
- Chocolate protein powder
- Oats
- Almond butter
- Honey
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Salt
How to make these gingerbread protein balls
Another perk to these protein balls is it only takes one bowl! All you need to do to make these is combine all your ingredients together in a large mixing bowl, and mix well. You can stir these by hand to mix, but if you have an electric mixer, I recommend using that. I used my standing mixer, and it worked beautifully.
After the ingredients are mixed well, use your hands to form balls about one inch in diameter. I used a tablespoon to scoop the mixture for each ball to keep them uniform in size (this is important for accurate macros.) Place the formed balls on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate the protein bites for at least one hour.
When using a tablespoon, you should have 15 protein balls.
What type of protein powder should I use?
I use my FASTer Way chocolate grass-fed beef protein, and it is delicious! However, you can use any protein powder you prefer, but just know that macros will vary depending on the nutrition facts of the particular brand that you choose to use.
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Gingerbread Protein Balls
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 15 bites 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These chocolate gingerbread protein balls are a festive snack that is perfect to take on the go! These balls are super easy to make with simple ingredients you most likely already have in your pantry!
Ingredients
1 cup quick oats (80g)
2 scoops chocolate protein powder (50g)
4 tablespoons unsweetened almond butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Line baking sheet with wax paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix all ingredients with mixer until well combined.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop out mixture one tablespoon at a time, and form into balls about one inch in diameter.
- Place formed balls on baking sheet, and refrigerate for at least one hour, then enjoy!
Notes
To easily track these macros, search the My Fitness Pal app for "Lisa Coop Gingerbread Protein Bites."
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cook
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 protein bites
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 13
Keywords: protein, protein balls, protein bites, snack
