Hey friends,

Are you ever in the mood for a little afternoon pick me up? Some days having a simple healthy snack in between meals can go a really long way as far as keeping us from settling for processed junk that is at our convenience. That’s why I try to keep snacks prepped out in advance that I can grab when I’m hungry. The easier to make, the better! The recipe that follows is for a new household favorite twist on a normal “energy ball.”
The powder I use is a shake mix that is full of fiber, protein, and most importantly, whole food based! You can substitute it for any other vanilla flavored protein, but in my opinion the “Complete” by Juice Plus is by far the best tasting. If you do not have it, reach out to me so I can help put it in your hands so you can give it a try.  🙂

Ingredients:

•1 1/2 cup of rolled oats

•3/4 of a large banana

•1/2 tsp vanilla extract

•2 Tbs of honey

•1 Tbs maple syrup (optional)

•1 scoop of French Vanilla Complete

•1/3 cup of chopped walnuts (or your favorite nut of choice)

•Sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions:

To make this recipe I simply add all the ingredients to my food processor and process until there is a thick consistency. If you would like the balls to be dry, add more oats. If you want your consistency softer, add more honey or Maple syrup. I then roll the mixture into little balls using the palm of my hands. For an extra twist I put the rolled out balls into my air fryer to make them crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

If you do not have an air fryer you can put the balls directly into the fridge and eat and enjoy once they have hardened. Then you can take them out at your convenience, sprinkle some cinnamon on top, and enjoy!

Happy healthy cooking everyone. 💕