RETIRED LT.Taylor’s Protein Balls That Pack a Punch! 🥊💥
Meet my go-to protein balls—powerhouses of flavor and nutrition, wrapped up in a tasty, poppable 1-inch snack. Whether you're a gym warrior, snack enthusiast, or just someone who enjoys rolling things into little spheres and calling it a day, these protein balls are here to rock your world. 🌎
Why Protein? 💪
Protein isn’t just for muscleheads. It’s the VIP guest at any metabolism-boosting, muscle-repairing, stay-full-longer party. Protein can help curb those cravings, keep your energy steady, and support recovery after any workout, even if your "workout" is wrangling toddlers or lifting grocery bags (which totally counts, by the way). Bonus: It revs up your metabolism like a little engine, keeping you a lean, mean, muscle-supporting machine. 🚀
Recipe Rundown: What's in the Magic Mix ✨
Here's what goes into these power-packed snacks:
1 cup old-fashioned oats (I use organic) 🌾
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips 🍫
2 scoops chocolate ISOpure protein powder 🥄
1/2 cup PB Fit 🥜
1/4 cup filtered water 💧
1/8 cup raw organic honey 🍯
1 tsp organic vanilla 🌱
1/4 cup flaxseed 🌾
1/4 cup ground flaxseed (yes, we’re doubling down!) ✨
1 tbsp chia seeds 🌱
1/4 cup coconut flakes 🥥
Mix it all up, roll into 1" balls, refrigerate for an hour, and store them in a sealed container. These beauties last up to a week.
Nutritional Breakdown (Per Ball)
Each ball comes in at about:
Calories: ~90-100
Protein: ~5g
Carbs: ~7g
It’s like a little burst of energy without a sugar crash in sight. Perfect for snack time, workout recovery, or that inevitable 3 PM slump. 🕒💥
Why Organic Matters 🌱
When you go organic, you skip out on a lot of pesticides, many of which are banned in other countries but totally legal in the U.S. Why? Because there’s a lovely game of who’s-paying-who-to-ignore-the-rules, but I digress. Non-organic foods are often sprayed with a pesticide buffet—glyphosate, atrazine, chlorpyrifos. Yuck. These chemical cocktails aren’t doing us any favors, so I keep things organic where I can. Think of it as a little gift to your body (and our planet 🌎).
Plus, organic just tastes better. Maybe it’s science, maybe it’s wishful thinking, but hey, the cleaner, the better.
WhyThese Balls Are Boss (those of you who are friends of mine, get your head out of the gutter 😂)
Oats for fiber & energy 🚀
Flax and chia seeds for a dose of healthy fats and Omega-3s 🧘♀️
Coconut for a hint of tropical bliss 🌴
Honey for natural sweetness without the sugar rush 🍯
These protein balls are the snack with benefits. They're simple to make, easy to store, and packed with everything you need to keep on keepin' on.
