Protein Balls or Energy Balls are full of healthy and good fats and proteins if mixed with Happilo nuts and seeds

Ambar Bhattacharya, Takmaa, Kolkata, 26th Jan 2022 : Indian Diets are packed with Carbs and Fats. However, one main nutrient that is required in humans is what the Indian Diet falls short on. Protein.

Protein is also known as the building block of life is not only present in a minimal quantity in Indian foods but is also overlooked most times.

There was a survey conducted in 2017 that reflected 73 percent of Indians are protein deficient and more than 90 percent weren’t even educated on how much protein they must consume on daily basis.

Protein Balls or Energy Balls are full of healthy and good fats and proteins, providing the body with a burst of energy to function with. There are many brands in the market that sell these, however, they might still not be a healthy choice because of third-party ingredients. Therefore there is a strong recommendation from the health experts themselves that these snacks must be created within the four walls of your kitchen.

Creating these little balls of deliciousness is as easy as cooking noodles. Follow this quick recipe and let us know how these turned out for you.

Prep: 10 mins
Additional: 30 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings
Nutrition facts Per Serving:
188 calories; protein 5.8g; carbohydrates 21.5g; fat 9.9g; cholesterol 0.2mg; sodium 67.5mg.
Ingredients
1cup rolled oats
½cup natural peanut butter
⅓ cup honey
¼cup chopped dark chocolate
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
2 tablespoons chiaseeds
2 tablespoons Happilo nuts and seeds
1 tablespoon chocolate-flavored protein powder, or to taste

Directions

In a giant bowl, add in your Oats, Honey and Peanut Butter.
Stir this well ensuring the Peanut Butter and Honey covers the Oats completely.
Now add chopped dark chocolate and Happilo seeds and mix well.
The recipe is packed with protein and healthy fats, however, to level it up you can add in some protein powder and mix the entire mixture well.
Cover your bowl with plastic wrap and let it cool in the refrigerator for 30minutes.
After 30 minutes, starts cooping balls of this mixture and enjoy!

You can always customize the recipe by adding Almond Butter or Chopped Milk Chocolate or also add a bit of salt to taste.

Experiment with your food to enjoy and relish them in different ways. Let us know how you liked this recipe!