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Since I am doing a 30 Day Challenge of No Sweets I decided I would make a “protein dessert” that I can eat! You also know that I am a protein FREAK, so I love making snacks that include just that 
I also make a lot of “balls” recipes, hmm…
The long waited….
Cinnamon Almond Butter Protein Balls
These are great pre or post workout!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Almond Butter (I used chunky)
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 3 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Flaxseed Meal
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (any brand is fine- You could also use chocolate)
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Roll into balls (My recipe made 12)
- Refrigerate
- Enjoy!
It’s that easy guys and gals!
Nutritional Info:
(One Protein Ball)
- 156 Calories
- 12 g Fat
- 9 g Carbs
- 2.3 g Fiber
- 5.5 g sugar (From honey) The honey helps everything stick together too
- 7 g protein
Also since the first winner of the Chobani FREE GIVEAWAY never contacted me, I am picking a new winner!
The New Winner is:
 paprik4te
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Submitted on 2013/01/11 at 6:38 pm
I tweeted: Kate @paprikate- I love Cherry greek yogurt. I had no idea Chobani had an apple cinnamon flavor – that would be right up my alley! I’d love to try it #fitcupcaker .. I want to win a free case of Chobani from http://fitcupcaker.com |
Kate please email me at Fitcupcaker@gmail.com with your contact information so we can get you some free CHO!!
What is your favorite Protein Snack?
Do you prefer chunky or smooth Almond Butter?
paprik4te
AH I’ve never won a giveaway before! So exciting – thank you!
Those protein balls look fantastic! I may have to make some later today – I’m always excited when I find recipes that I can make with stuff I have in my dorm room!
Fitcupcaker
Congrats! Your welcome.
quartercenturysouthernliving
Okay, so they look really good! Are they as tasty as they appear!?
Fitcupcaker
OMG they are soooo good. I used to be an ONLY peanut butter girl, but almond butter has changed my opinion with this recipe! I only have 1 left.
quartercenturysouthernliving
Awesome! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I will definitely give them a try!!
Jennifer
The balls look great, but I just cant get into Almond butter. I do have some so I may have to give these a shot, but if not, do you think substituting peanut butter would work?
Fitcupcaker
Try it with almond butter and see if you like it! I promise they are so good! You could definitely use peanut butter though!
Andrea @Pencils and Pancakes
Those look yummy, except I don’t know if I could use a whole cup of almond butter at one time- that stuff is pricey!!! Check out my recent post for a protein snack I just posted last night!!!
Fitcupcaker
I agree it is pricey but I have had the jar forever! I needed to use it.. Now that I am a fan I might be less heavy handed
Fitcupcaker
I will thanks!
Cookie Dough Katzen
These look great! How’s the 30 day challenge going so far? Oh and thanks for sharing about Bloglovin. I’ve been meaning to look into getting some sort of tracking site to keep up with other non-wordpress hosted sites!
Fitcupcaker
It’s going good… Ive eaten a lot of nut butter
I cant wait to have a big cupcake soon!
Life's a Bowl
I bought my first jar of [chunky] almond butter this past weekend and have been dipping into it all the time! And I’ve seen that protein powder at TJ’s a few times but haven’t heard anything about it- do you like it? Is it chalky?!
Fitcupcaker
I usually use Beverly International UMP which is my all time favorite, but I do like the fitmixer vanilla, it tastes awesome and its not chalky at all. Has great flavor.
Devon @ Health in Equilibrium
Hmm… That’s a lot of almond butter for just one scoop of protein powder. Is your AB pretty thick? I feel like with my runny AB it would be impossible to roll those into balls. They look delicious though!
Fitcupcaker
big scoop
It was a little runny, but the powder plus flax gave it a good consistency.
Amanda @ .running with spoons.
Almond butter, honey, and cinnamon seriously has to be one of the best combinations ever. These protein balls look great! Right now I have some major love for Greek yogurt, so I’m going to go with that as my favorite protein source. Add some fruit and cereal and I’m in my own version of heaven.
cleaneatingveggiegirl
Those protein balls look amazing, and I love that they contain so few ingredients. I am always much more likely to try out a recipe when it is simple and easy!!
astottler
I’m glad your sugar challenge is going well! I’m only on day 5 of mine but still going strong!
Fitcupcaker
thanks! Thats a great start!
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