Peanut Butter and Hemp High Protein Ball Recipe
These simple to make Energy Balls are high in protein with 6 grams per ball. They are also very low in sugar, with only 1.4 grams per serving, or 1/3 of a teaspoon. The simplicity of a recipe with only 4 ingredients makes it an easy go-to, and a healthy blood-sugar-lowering addition to any meal or snack.
Servings: 22
Calories: 130kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter natural
- ¼ cup honey unpasteurized
- 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 1 cup hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds raw
Optional add-ins
- 1/8 tsp salt optional, use if peanut butter is unsalted
- 1-2 tbsp water optional, use if mixture is not sticking
Instructions
- Start by toasting the coconut. Add the coconut to a heavy bottom frying pan over medium heat. Toast the coconut for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is fragrant and turns light brown in colour. Make sure to keep your eye on it as it can burn quickly.
- Mix the peanut butter, honey, toasted coconut, hemp hearts, and sunflower seeds (and salt if using) to a medium-sized bowl. Stir well using a spoon until everything is well incorporated.
- Place the mixing bowl in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes to let the mixture solidify slightly. Once rested, remove from the fridge and start rolling the mixture into 22 ping-pong sized balls. If the mixture is not sticking together, option to add 1 - 2 tablespoons of water. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or store in the freezer and take out as needed.