
These protein balls and energy balls can be whipped up in a blender in 30 seconds flat.
Protein balls make delicious, handy snacks to eat on-the-go. Here are some recipes that will help you indulge in a treat while reaching your goals!
1. Carrot Cake Protein Balls

Ingredients
1 scoop Impact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
60g walnut halves
115g almonds
150g carrot
100g tahini paste
75g dates (pitted)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. cinnamon
Method
1. Wash, peel then grate up the carrot.
2. Add all the ingredients to a strong blender and pulse together until they are combined, but not too smooth.
3. The mixture will be easy to mould into 15 individual balls.
4. Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL Calories: 141 Protein: 5.4g Fat: 11g Carbs: 5.2g
2. Lemon Protein Balls
Ingredients
2 scoops Impact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
10g Maca Powder
150g Almonds
150g dates
1 lemon
Method
1. Blend the almonds in a strong blender.2. Add in the dates, maca powder and blend again.3. Scrape the zest off the lemon and squeeze the juice into the mixture. Blend until the mixture forms a dough. Add a tablespoon of water if necessary.4. Chill the mixture for an hour and then form 15 balls from it. Freeze for an hour to firm mixture up further and serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 104 Protein: 5.3g Fat: 5.6g Carbs: 8g
3. Chocolate Blueberry Protein Balls

Ingredients
2 scoops Impact Whey Protein - Rocky Road flavour
160g Rolled oats
150g Pecans
75g Dates
170g Blueberries
1 Tablespoon water
Method
1. Blend up the nuts.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and pulse into a dough.
3. Form 15 balls with the dough and freeze for an hour before serving.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 145 Protein: 5.3g Fat: 7.9g Carbs: 14.5g
4. Peanut Butter & Honey Protein Balls

Ingredients
1 scoop Impact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
200g Rolled Oats
135g Peanut Butter
50g Almonds
25g shredded coconut
170g honey
30g dried apricot
Method
1. Mix together all the dry ingredients including the protein powder. Add in the peanut butter (melt it in the microwave for 30 second to make it easier to combine). Optional: roll in coconut.
2. Put the bowl in the fridge for an hour and then form 15 balls from the mixture.
3. Freeze the balls for an hour to firm them up further and serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 145 Protein: 6.3g Fat: 7.6g Carbs: 22.6g
5. Cacao & Orange Protein Balls
Ingredients
2 Scoops Impact Whey Protein - Orange Crème flavour
100g Cacao Nibs
150g Almonds
125g Rolled Oats
120g soft pitted dates
2 tbsp. water
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender to form a dough.
2. Chill the mixture in a fridge for an hour to firm it up.
3. Form 15 balls with the dough then chill the balls in a freezer for an hour before eating.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 138 Protein: 6g Fat: 9g Carbs: 7.7g
6. Pecan Pie Energy Balls
Ingredients
100g Rolled Oats
1 scoop Instant Oats
1 tbsp. Coconut Oil
7g xanthan gum
25g pecan nuts
2 medium bananas (mashed)
15g stevia or granulated sweetener of choice
25g sultanas
½ tsp. cinnamon
Method
1. First pour boiling water over the sultanas, just covering them – and leave to one side to soak.
2. Mash the bananas and coconut oil and heat in the micro wave for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add both of the oats to the hot banana mix with the cinnamon chopped pecans.
4. Mix the xanthan gum and sweetener to the sultanas and remaining hot water and mix until gloopy.
5. Combine both ingredient bowls together and stir until thick enough to spoon a lump together.
6. Using a table spoon scoop some on the mix and with slightly wet hands roll into a ball.
7. On a plate lay the ground pecans, sprinkle of cinnamon and sweetener.
8. Roll the ball lightly in the mixture on the plate and lay on a baking paper lined tray.
9. Once all the mixture has gone do not cover the tray and place in the fridge to set for 2-3 hours.
10. Once set, store in an air tight container for 3 days in the fridge or for 3 months in the freezer.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 74 Protein: 2g Fat: 3g Carbs: 11g
7. Low-Carb Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
1 Scoop Impact Whey Protein - Vanilla flavour
260g Peanut Butter
200g Flaxseed Powder
80g Almonds
1 tsp. vanilla extract
30g granulated sweetener (of choice)
Method
1. Mix together all the ingredients in a blender.2. Place in the freezer for an hour. Remove after an hour and form 15 balls from the mixture.3. Freeze for a further hour until the balls are firm and serve.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER BALL
Calories: 203 Protein: 10.3g Fat: 16.4g Carbs: 2.4g
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