The Ultimate Energy Ball Recipe for Pregnancy and Postpartum
As a mom-to-be or new mom, having easy to grab snack options that are both delicious and filling can be important to making sure you are fueling your body.
Energy balls are a great snack option whether you are pregnant and looking to get in lots of nutrients for you and your growing babe or are postpartum and healing from birth and breastfeeding. Or if you are neither and just happened to stumble upon this blog post, they can be a great well balanced snack packed with nutrition for you too!
They are high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied between meals. They are also quick to make, have a small ingredient list, and can easily be kept on hand to grab. Plus they are totally customizable to whatever flavors you like. I’ve included a few flavor variations, but feel free to throw on that chef hat and make a concoction of your own.
Alright, without further ado, the recipe…
Base Energy Balls Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, etc.)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup ground flaxseed or hemp seed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
Instructions:
In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients until well combined
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving
Flavor Variations
Mix up the base recipe with these add ins to get different flavors. And feel free to experiment and mix up your own!
Chocolate Cherry: 1/2 cup dried cherries, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip: use peanut butter for the nut butter and add 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Almond Joy: 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup chopped almonds, and 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Lemon Blueberry: 1/2 cup dried blueberries and the zest of one lemon
Cinnamon Raisin: 1/2 cup raisins and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
If you give this recipe a try, let me know what flavor you tried and any other suggestions you have!
Remember: This post is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.
