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
Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix together to combine.
Next, get your hands into the bowl and roll the balls into 1/2 inch (1.5cm) bite sized balls – makes about 15 balls.
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.