6 protein packed bliss ball recipes

6 protein packed bliss ball recipes

These protein ball snacks are a must! Packed with healthy ingredients to keep you  fuelled with energy and help them make it through the day without that afternoon crash.   

6 protein packed bliss ball recipes     

These delicious chocolate bliss balls are packed with high fibre, low GI carbohydrates, for long lasting energy and digestive health.

Perfect snack for on the go!  

Chocolate Bliss Balls

Serves 16

INGREDIENTS
• 12 Medjool dates
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup cacao powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/3 cup extra desiccated coconut for rolling

METHOD

  1. Place dates in a medium bowl and cover with water. Stand for 1 hour. Drain and discard seeds.
  2. Process dates, almond meal, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cacao powder and chia seeds until mixture comes together.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and stand for 20 minutes for chia seeds to soften.
  4. Place the coconut in a shallow dish.
  5. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Roll in the coconut to coat.

Benefits
These chocolate bliss balls also provide a high amount of magnesium, important for muscle and nerve function, with stress relieving properties.

CALORIES + MACRO NUTRIENTS per serve
FAT 13.2g
CAL 145
PROTEIN 1.8g
FIBRE 2.2g
CARBS 4.2g

Date, Chia & Cacao Balls with Orange

Makes 12-14 balls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup organic shredded coconut
  • Zest of 1 small orange
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method

  1. In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground.
  2. Add the dates, chia seeds, cacao powder, shredded coconut, orange zest, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until the mixture is smooth and starts to stick together. If it’s too dry, add 1–2 teaspoons of water.
  3. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time and roll it between your hands to form a ball.
  4. Place the balls in the fridge for at least 20 minutes to set.

Benefits

Dates are a great way to satisfy our sweet tooth but unlike refined sugar they provide fibre to slow the absorption of sugars within them and stabilise blood sugar levels. Dates are also full of vitamins, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that are great for heart health and brain function.

Chia seed is the ultimate seed and is thought to be the most nutritious food in the world. Full of omega 3, 6 and 9, antioxidants, protein, calcium, protein, magnesium and fibre, these little miracle seeds are anti- inflammatory, blood sugar balancing, satiating and great for detoxing the gut and bowels.

Cacao is the unrefined, unheated version of cocoa, so it retains more nutritional value than the heated version and has a more distinctive bitter flavour. Cacao is a natural antidepressant and stress reliever! Cacao is full of antioxidants which keep our mind sharp and our skin young. Plus, it’s the highest magnesium food in the world which is important in preventing cramps and headaches (hence why we girls crave it around our cycles!) as well as helping with stress and anxiety. It is the most mineral rich superfood, and is energizing and mood enhancing since it increases serotonin levels in the brain (our feel-good chemical).

Nutritional value Per ball

  • 70 Kcal
  • 2g Protein
  • 3g Fat
  • 10g Carbs
  • 2g Fibre

Teen Fuel Bites

Ingredients

Approx. 12-16 balls

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips 
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds 
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 scoops Zing chocolate protein powder

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix all ingredients until combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into small balls.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Benefits

Oats are a great source of calcium and B vitamins which are essential for nervous system health and cashews are high in protein, zinc and healthy fats – all essential for growing hair, skin, nails and bodies in general.

Chia seed is the ultimate seed and is thought to be the most nutritious food in the world. Full of omega 3, 6 and 9, antioxidants, protein, calcium, magnesium and fibre, these little miracle seeds are anti- inflammatory, blood sugar balancing, satiating and great for detoxing the gut and bowels.

Coconut oil adds medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which enhance metabolism and provide quick energy. These balls are versatile and the ingredients can be changed to suit taste buds.

Nutritional value Per ball

  • 179 Kcal 
  • 11g Fat 
  • 19g Carbs
  • 3g Fibre
  • 6g Protein 

Lamington Protein Bliss Balls

Ingredients::

  • 1 cup almond meal
  • ½ cup Vanilla Zing-Protein Powder
  • ⅓ cup desiccated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil splash of maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 12 frozen raspberries
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup coconut milk ( add extra coconut milk if required to get a good consistency )
  • Extra desiccated coconut for rolling 

Method :

  1. Mix, mash, and marvel! Combine dry ingredients: almond flour, protein powder, and coconut.
  2. Add wet ingredients: maple syrup, 1 tablespoon coconut, and cold water. Then mix dry and wet ingredients until a dough-like consistency forms.
  3. Divide mixture into 12 even-sized balls.
  4. Create a hole in each ball's centre and gently press in a frozen raspberry. Reform the ball and place on a plate or tray. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Melt, dip, and roll! Melt chocolate chips in 20-second increments, stirring between each interval. Add coconut milk, one tablespoon coconut oil, and stir until smooth.
  6. Dip each ball in chocolate, then roll in desiccated coconut.

Storage In the fridge:

Store lamington balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Store In the freezer: Place balls in a freezer-friendly bag or container.

They will keep well frozen for at least 2-3 months.

Per Ball (1 of 12)

  • Calories: ~151
  • Protein: ~6.2g
  • Carbs: ~6.8g (Fibre: ~1.6g)
  • Fat: ~11.7g

Protein Peanut Butter Balls

The protein powder and peanut butter provide a good source of high quality plant based protein and healthy fats. Peanut butter is one of the highest protein nuts with 26% protein, plus it makes everything delicious! Team this with blood sugar balancing cinnamon and protein-packed chia seeds and you have a snack that will keep you full and satiated.

Serves 10

Ingredients

  • ½ cup natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Zing Vanilla protein powder
  • 1/3 cup flaxseed meal
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut 

Method

  1. Add all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until it all comes together.
  2. Get a tablespoon at a time out and roll into balls. If you are not feeling balls then press the whole lot into a baking paper lined tin and pop in the fridge for a few hours.
  3. Once it has set you can cut it up into squares.

Nutritional value per Serve

  • 160 Kcal 
  • 11g Fat 
  • 12g Carbs
  • 3g Fibre
  • 12g Protein 

Oatmeal and choc energy balls

Serves 4

1hr 15 mins

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup oats
  • 2 tbsp. vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp maca powder (optional)
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1-2 tsp almond milk as needed
  • 3 tbsp. sultanas
  • 3 tbsp. dark choc chips

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine the tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk well to combine. 
  2. Add the oats, protein powder, maca, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until fully combined. If the mixture looks too dry, add milk as needed. 
  3. Stir in the sultanas and chocolate chips. 
  4. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the mixture and roll it into balls. Use slightly damp hands to roll the balls easily. Refrigerate for one hour to firm up and then enjoy! One serve is approx. 2 balls. Keep in the fridge for a week or freeze for a month.

Benefits 

The hemp seeds and tahini in this recipe provide a good amount of plant-based protein. Protein is crucial for building and repairing tissues, making enzymes and hormones, and supporting overall growth and development.

Oats are a great source of B vitamins which are essential for the nervous system, as well as calcium.

Plant-based proteins also often come with added benefits like fibre and various micronutrients.

Maca is high in iron, iodine, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, and vitamins B1, B2, C, and E. It is full of amino acids and plant sterols which improve immune system and lower cholesterol.

Nutritional value Per Serve

  • 247 Kcal 
  • 12g Fat 
  • 28g Carbs
  • 3g Fibre
  • 9g Protein 

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