I don't have protein powder in my kitchen, but I do like to eat balanced snacks. I know (and have experienced) that increasing the protein helps prevent getting shaky or lulls in my energy.
To solve this, I love to add hemp hearts to many of my snacks, like my hemp cookies and protein bars, because it's a whole food and easy to add in! In these protein balls without protein powder, I add hemp hearts and almond flour to make each energy ball contain 7 grams of protein.
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Because I make a lot of smoothies and snacks with hemp hearts, I buy them in bulk from Rancho Vignola or Essential Ingredients. Use the code DANIKA to get $10 off your first order at Essential Ingredients (US) or Organic Matters (CAD).
How to make hemp protein balls without protein powder
1. Place the wet ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
2. Stir together just until mixed.
3. Add the hemp hearts, almond flour, and quick oats, and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
4. Use a measuring scoop to grab a generous amount of dough and roll it into balls.
Other delicious recipes with hemp hearts
This blog is dedicated to the healthy snack recipes I make for my family. I use ingredients that are most likely already in your cupboard, and these recipes are simple because I'm an active mom! Try my other protein recipes without protein powder:
- High protein hummus
- Chocolate berry protein smoothie
- Banana chocolate protein bars
- Raspberry protein balls
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Protein Balls without Protein Powder
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup almond butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup quick oats
- ⅓ cup hemp hearts
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, place the chia seeds, water, vanilla, maple syrup, and almond butter. Stir until well mixed. Then add the almond flour, quick oats, and hemp hearts.
- Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop a generous amount and roll into balls. Store the energy balls in the fridge and eat within two weeks, or keep them in the freezer and enjoy within six months.
Notes
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Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
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