When I first started to get into fitness, weight training and toning… I had no idea what I was doing! I didn’t know what was involved with maintaining my heath and understanding what fuel my body needed. I had friends that would help guide me and I also had to do a lot of personal research.
During that time, I had a friend that was a bodybuilder and personal trainer. Every time I talked to him, the first thing he asked about was my diet. He would ask, “What did you have for breakfast?” He would ask about lunch and dinner if it was late enough during the day. He would always tell me that I needed more protein! “So how are you going to build those strong lean muscles if you are not eating enough protein?”
SQUIRREL!
At that moment a light bulb went off! I started researching protein powder… how much I needed for my body and personal goals… what brand… what flavor… so many options!
I decided so go with Syntha 6. The amount of protein was great! One serving (one Scoop) is about 200 calories and the flavor is hands down the best!
So, when you start taking supplements, protein powder and so on… things get boring… you get tired of the same protein shake everyday. I think I can manage it for about a week, but after that I need variety! So, I knew I needed to still incorporate the protein into my daily diet… but it was time to get creative and think outside the beginner protein supplement box!
I decided to try mixing some of my favorite things together… and the outcome was delicious! Skinny Protein Power Balls!
After they are made, I store them in the refrigerator so they stay firm. They are an easy protein packed quick snack after a workout or during a busy day! I also love packing them on the “go” as a snack to take to work or in meetings. They are so tasty… that sometimes they feel more like a dessert than protein!
Ingredients:
- 1 C Smooth Peanut Butter
- 1 – 1 ½ Scoops of Protein Powder
- 2 C Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 t Vanilla Flavoring or Almond Flavoring
- Chocolate Chips (Optional)
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, protein, old fashioned oats, chocolate chips and favoring. Mix well.
Step 2: Using clean hands, you will form 1’ balls and place them into a storage container of your choice. I like to use meal prep containers because they are a great size and you can stack them for easy storage. If needed, you can separate layers with wax paper. This recipe will yield about one dozen Skinny Protein Power Balls.
Mangia!
Tips and Tricks:
Try using different flavored protein powder. I found that chocolate, peanut butter, salted caramel or vanilla work the best with the peanut butter. You can also try a variety of peanut butter, flavorings etc.
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