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Category: Desserts
November 20, 2021

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

Who doesn’t need more snack ideas, right? – especially low carb ones that are diabetes-friendly and good for blood sugar levels. I found this recipe on the Diabetes Meal Plans Australia website.

They keep stored in the fridge for months – though you’ll definitely be eating them much faster than that.

Best of all they are low in carbs, blood sugar friendly, and incredibly satisfying!

One ball is equal to one serve.

Peanut Butter Protein Balls

These are high protein, low in carbs, blood sugar friendly and incredibly satisfying!

 
  • 3/4 cup Natural peanut butter (or almond / cashew paste)
  • 1/2 cup Vanilla protein powder (I used Protein Supplies Australia WPI)  – or protein powder of your choice
  • 1 teaps Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup Slivered almonds

  1. Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix together to combine.

  2. Next, get your hands into the bowl and roll the balls into 1/2 inch (1.5cm) bite sized balls – makes about 15 balls.

  3. Place them into a container as you go and store them in the fridge. These will keep for months like this.

NOTE:   one ball is one serve

Nutrition: 

167 calories each ball.  5g Carbohydrate.  10g Protein.  12g Fat.  

These protein balls get their sweetness from the protein powder and the vanilla extract.

When purchasing a protein powder, always check the labels for clean ingredients. Try to choose one that is stevia-based. According to research, stevia is one of the best sugar substitutes for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, whereas some of the others have artificial sweeteners like aspartame, which aren’t ideal.

I sell the local Protein Supplies Australia here in my studio.  

Natural peanut butter is the kind that has no sugar or preservatives added, Sanitarium has a good brand available from Coles and Woolworths. Aldi sells a natural peanut butter in their Organic range. Basically, ‘natural’ peanut butter is just ground peanuts, which is how peanut butter should be – not with added salt, added sugar, and preservatives!

Be careful when selecting vanilla extract. Many have fructose or sugar added, which is not a great choice for people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Choose a ‘natural’ or ‘pure’ vanilla extract and always check the labels.

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peanut butter, protein, wpi
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June 6, 2019

Attention lovers of Ice Cream!

🍧🍨I LOVE DESSERTS & ICE CREAM, they are my kryptonite. But what options are out there that are going to allow me to stay within my calorie allowance, and not be packed full of sugar? Well, fortunately, there are many products available now which fit the bill.


👉👉At the supermarket now there are many brands advertising low-fat options. Caution must be taken to check the nutritional information as they may bump up the sugar contents to compensate for the absence of fats. This means some ‘low-fat’ options don’t equate to a healthier overall option because they’re full of sugar.😥⠀


😎For healthier ice cream, look for low intakes of both fats and carbs, while a decent serving of protein wouldn’t go amiss either. While you might be distracted by how many calories some brands advertise, some ice creams still have high sugar intakes, meaning all your calories will be coming from unhealthy carbohydrates and sugars.😝⠀

My new favorite weekend treat – Halo Top Ice-cream


👌In my second picture, there is an analysis done by Choice of the following brands:

  • Ben & Jerry’s Moo-phoria Chocolate Cookie Affair
  • FroPro Chocolate
  • Halo Top Chocolate
  • Over the Moo Choc Choc
  • Skinny Cow Triple Choc Sundae
  • The Protein Pantry Dark Choc
  • Tilly’s Chewy Gooey Choc Brownie
  • WheyWhip Chocolate Protein

Comparison of healthier Ice Creams options done by Choice February 2019


😊Another good option is just making sorbet out of 🍓frozen berries. And by blending a frozen banana, cocoa and a little honey or rice malt syrup you have a low-cost chocolate ice cream. It is amazing, you can’t even taste the banana.

If you are interested in a healthier lifestyle and combining it with an exercise program tailored made for you, please drop me a line https://www.fabulousphysiques.com.au/contact-me/

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March 28, 2018

Spicy Gingerbread Protein Balls

Gingerbread Protein Balls

Yields 25
These spicy little delights are excellent for satisfying your sweet tooth on Christmas day. Or any other day for that matter. The sweetness comes from dates, and with the addition of protein powder you are giving yourself a little protein boost too.


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Ingredients
  1. 300g pitted dates
  2. 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  3. 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  4. 1 teaspoon allspice
  5. 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
  6. 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (I used Pea Protein from Fitbits)
Instructions
  1. Place the dates in a food processor or blender and process until they are smooth, but not a paste.
  2. This section you can do in the food processor or in a bowl. If you add all of the dry ingredients into the food processor, I got a bit of powder in the air. But it was quick.
  3. Alternatively, you can mix them all together in a bowl by hand using a spoon or fork.
  4. Once all mixed, roll into small balls.
  5. This recipe made 25 balls for me, it will depend on the size you require.
Notes
  1. You could even put them on a baking tray lined with baking paper, press them down with fork and bake them for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
  2. The consistency of your mixture may vary depending upon the type of protein powder you use.
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