Healthy Snacks!

We’ve had some of you coming to the studio asking us to put some recipes up for some healthy protein snacks! Here at Evolve Pilates, we want to help you to become the healthiest version of you, and nutrition is a huge part of that. There are so many recipes out there and everyone is raving about protein balls…. So what’s all the hype about?

Why Choose Protein Balls as a Snack?

If you’re trying to lose weight, protein keeps you full for longer, therefore making you less likely to binge on sweet things or other high calorie options

• Protein balls are low in sugar, particularly if you make them yourself.
• They release energy slowly, keeping blood sugar levels stable
• They taste great as a snack, therefore helping you to resist cravings
• The recipes below are easy to make, saving you time and money

Our Top Tips for Making the Balls 

• Make a batch on a Sunday evening- This will mean you have some for the week to bring with you to work or college to enjoy as a snack
• Make 2-3 batches at a time, just pop the leftovers into the freezer and defrost as necessary 
• You can make substitutes for the protein powder and use rolled oats or any other type of protein powder you like- our recipes are a guideline 
• Make small portions, this will cut down on calories 

Recipes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Ingredients Makes 12

1 cup chocolate protein powder

1tbsp coconut oil

1/2 cup peanut butter (melted)

2 tbsp cacao powder

1/2 tsp honey 

Method

1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl
2. Roll into 12 individual balls (tip: coat hands in coconut oil before this to prevent them sticking to your hands)
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 mins before enjoying
4. Will keep well in the fridge for up to one week 

Chocolate Chip Cookie dough Protein Balls

Ingredients Makes 12

3/4 cup of vanilla flavoured protein powder (or you could use the chocolate if you’ve made the others!!)

6 Tbsp nut butter (almond is best)

2 tbsp rolled oats 

1/2 tsp honey

30g dark chocolate (85% or above) cut into small pieces

2tbsp water 

Method

1. Mix protein powder, oats and honey together
2. Gently add a little water at a time until the mixture comes together
3. Add chocolate chips
4. Roll into 12 individual balls 
5. Refrigerate for 30 mins and enjoy!!

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