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Who doesn’t need more snack ideas, right? – especially low carb ones that are diabetes-friendly and good for blood sugar levels!
These Peanut Butter Protein Balls are a great take-from-home snack – put them in your lunch box or place a couple in a zip lock bag and you’ll know you’re safe when out and about.
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.
Recipe
Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together to combine.
- Next get your hands dirty and roll the balls into about 1.5 cm 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 – but we hope you'll eat them before then!
Notes
- Add extra sweetness by adding a teaspoon or two of Natvia, Truvia, or monk fruit sweetener
- Add some ground cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg
- Use different kinds of crushed nuts
Ingredients
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.
You can purchase protein powder from Coles and Woolworths, including stevia-based ones.
Natural peanut butter is the kind that has no sugar or preservatives added, Sanitarium or Mayvers are good brands 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.
Kitchen Tools
You always need a range of storage containers- even better if they have switchable lids so you’re not doing the frustrating search in the pantry every time you want to set something away!
Stainless steel mixing bowls are the only way to go – hygienic, versatile and will literally last for years. And measuring cups and spoons are a must.
