Protein is essential for your daily health, mood, and neurotransmitter control. Eating unhealthy foods and having inconsistent eating patterns can cause mood swings, blood sugar fluctuations, and nutritional imbalances, which can lead to more anxiety and depression. This is why it is important to consume protein while you are grieving. Sometimes it is difficult to get enough protein. Try these yummy protein balls!
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder (about 2 scoops)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter (or any nut butter)*
3 tbsp raw honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup raisins, chocolate chips, craisins or preferred add-in
2–4 tbsp liquid (almond milk, milk, water etc…)
Instructions
Add oats, protein powder, cinnamon and chia seeds to a large bowl and stir to combine. Add in peanut butter, honey and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Add in raisins (or preferred add-in). Mixture should be slightly sticky but still crumbly. Slowly add in liquid 1 tablespoon at a time and using hands (get dirty!) combine until it comes together in a sticky ball that holds together. If mixture is too dry, add in more liquid but not so much that it won’t hold shape. Roll into balls using hands. Place in a container to set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Store in fridge until ready to eat.
Recipe from Healthy Maven