Week 46 Chai protein balls

Ingredients 

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp cardamom

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/8 tsp all spice

1/8 ground cloves

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1 1/4 cups gluten-free rolled oats

1 TBS espresso powder

1 TBS chia seeds

1/2 cup almond butter 

1/3 cup brown rice syrup or coconut nectar 

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 TBS Lily’s (sweetened with stevia)

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl combine oats, chai spice blend, espresso powder, chia seeds and chocolate chips.
  2. Add in nut butter, honey or brown rice syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Use sturdy spatula or spoon to combine.
  4. Once ingredients have come together, place bowl in freezer for about 10 minutes (or The cold mixture will make forming the energy balls a lot easier.
  5. Using a tablespoon, scoop mixture into rounded balls and roll between palms to shape. You should get roughly 18-20 balls.
  6. Enjoy with your morning chai or coffee!

Recipe adapted from Fit Mitten Kitchen

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