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Gut-Loving Protein Balls
High-protein · Prebiotic-rich · No bake · Perfect mid-morning or post-workout
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats (slightly cooled — resistant starch)
- 1/2 cup natural almond butter
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2-3 Tbsp unsweetened coconut milk (to bind)
- Optional: dark chocolate chips (70%+)
Instructions
- Combine oats, protein powder, flaxseed, chia, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Add almond butter and honey. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Add coconut milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture holds its shape when pressed.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Store in the fridge up to one week.
Notes
The combination of oats, flax, and chia delivers prebiotic fiber to feed your microbiome, while protein helps stabilize blood sugar between meals. Roll a double batch — they go fast.
