Hormone Balancing, Energy Giving Protein Balls

Oh boy these balls are good.  

Get your mind out of the gutter.

  

So what makes these balls hormone balancing and energy giving?  Well the protein powder, sunflower butter, organic honey and cacao nibs are major contributors to the magical power these balls possess, but what makes these balls extra magical is sir maca.  I am on a bit of maca kick.  If you have not met Mr. Maca he is a superfood that boosts many redeeming qualities, a few of which include increased energy, endurance and libido.  This crafty superfood also balances the endocrine system to help combat stress, so he really his quite super and he kind of tastes like malt powder, which is also super. No?.

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The Goods:

• 1big scoop (approx 1/4c) chocolate protein powder- I used Vegilite
• 6T unsweetened sunflower butter
• 3T maca
• 3T almond meal
• 2T honey
• 2T unsweetened almond milk
• 2T Cacao nibs- could also use chocolate chips
• 1/4t sea salt
• 1/2t cinnamon

How To:

1. Add all of the above goods to a medium size mixing bowl and stir until combined.  If mixture is too dry add a wee bit more almond milk. Your goal is to get the mixture to cookie dough like consistency.
2. Roll “dough” into balls.  My balls were the size of golf balls and made 12.  
3. Put in refrigerator for minimum of one hour, but overnight works best
4. Store in sealed glass container in refrigerator for up to two weeks- if they last that long. 

These make for great post workout fuel or a snack for when you are seconds away from chewing your arm in lieu of incredible hunger. 

And with that I am off to pack for Maui.  Yes, Maui. 

Have a superb week!  I will be checking in on instagram (@skinspot) if any body need a dose of sun via social media this week.