I love healthy snacks that don’t taste “healthy” aka like crap. I like snacks that you can have around that taste delicious, satisfy your cravings while also helping you hit your macros.
And it’s even better if they are easy to make so you don’t add on to your meal prep and can even squeeze in making them during a busy, stressful week. (I love snacks you can make and even freeze for a few weeks so you always have something on hand!)
Because let’s face it…When you’re stressed and tired and bored…and simply want to eat, you’ll reach for whatever is around. Which most often ISN’T healthy. Because most of the time the healthy food we keep around when we are “on a diet” is well…not satisfying.
But if you can have something TASTY AND HEALTHY easily available, you’ll not only satisfy your cravings but also keep yourself on track.
That is why I love these Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Balls.
They are basically a one-bowl recipe. AKA you put all of the ingredients in one bowl, mix, roll into balls and eat! You can freeze them for a few weeks so you always have something around and they are easy to take with you to work or out and about if you’ve got errands to run.
So if you need a quick and healthy treat to satisfy those cravings, you’ll love these protein balls from my Macro Cycling Shred Book!
Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Balls
Servings 16 (1 ball per serving)
INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
3/4 cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour (take oatmeal in a food processor to grind up)
1/4 cup All-Natural Nut Butter of choice
1/4 cup Almond Meal/Flour
2 tbsp Raw Local Honey
2 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
1 tbsp Cinnamon
***Note you may need to slowly add tbsp of water depending on the whey, oats and almond meal you use to reach the desired consistency.
First make sure to grind up oats in a food processor or buy oat flour.
Then add oat flour, almond meal, whey, cinnamon and nut butter to a bowl. Stir all of the ingredients together.
Then add honey and vanilla extract. Mix well again with hands until dough comes together,
If needed, slowly add a tbsp of water at a time until dough complete comes together.
Then roll into 1-1.5 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. You can choose to roll in additional cinnamon and even vanilla whey if desired.
Freeze for 20-30 minutes then transfer to a ziplock bag. You can freeze them for up to 6 weeks!
MACRO BREAKDOWN:
1 ball
Calories: 108
Protein: 7 grams
Carbs: 12 grams
Fat: 4 grams
Looking to dial in your diet? Love the idea of a diet where no foods are off limits? Curious about Macro Cycling and how you can get the lean, strong body you want with a diet that fits your lifestyle?
Hi cori,
I am taking an interest in your recipe book, I have a few questions. How much of a difference would I have to change my grocery list compared to if the recipe says put almond flour compared to regular flour. How much time would I have to give myself to prepare these recipes. I am going to be working, school and doing my workouts with a set balance and last what makes these recipes different from all the other programs?
Thank you
Hi Laura. Honestly…recipes are recipes. The key with my book is the ratios. And the guidance to help you eat according to your goals. The recipes I use just make it easy to hit the macros. However, the good part about my program for someone as busy as you, is you can eat out and grab things on the go and still hit your ratios. My program isn’t a crash diet. It is a plan to get you results you can stick to long term. It will take you putting in the time to change though. But you won’t be hungry. You’ll feel energized and you’ll get results š You’d have to figure out conversions if you don’t want to use recipes as written, but I’m sure google has conversions fore everything. Hope that helps you make your decision. Plus with the book you get access to my private group and 24/7 support which I think alone is worth it! – Cori
That’s what I wanted to hear I would like to touch base with you and talk more about how it works. Sounds great.
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Do you have a favorite protein powder. So many have a bad after taste. I have wasted more money on protein powders
I use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey.
What can I sub for the oats- grain free?
You could use coconut flour but note there will be a conversion š
What would I use as a substitute for the Almond flour? (Allergy to almonds)
You could use a coconut flour but I’d make sure to google the conversion as the water or liquid needed will be different.
Hi Corey,
Iāve been trying to purchase your book and canāt find a link
My Macro Hacks? https://macrohacks.redefiningstrength.com/optin-416066421596387411652?sl=blogcomment
Hi i just want the link to reorder the Whey Protein but itās hard to find on this site. How can i
Hi Meg! Sorry for any confusion! Here’s my supplement site – https://redefiningsupps.com/shop/