Holiday Themed Protein Balls by My Bariatric Kitchen

My Bariatric Kitchen

Holiday Themed

Protein Balls

MBK Monthly Candied Apple Crunch Protein Balls 10 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats ½ cup dried apples 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder*

¼ cup almond butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 6 sugar-free hard cinnamon candies, crushed

*I used MuscleTech NitroTech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine oats, apples, flaxseed, and protein in bowl of food processor. 2. Pulse 10-15 times or until mixture is coarsely chopped. 3. Add almond butter and vanilla extract, melting almond butter in microwave for 15-30 seconds if needed. Pulse again to combine. 4. Add 3 Tbsp almond milk and pulse until mixture becomes clumpy and sticks together. If too dry, add more almond milk 1 tsp at a time. 5. Add crushed cinnamon candies and pulse until just combined. 6. Form into 10 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 122, Fat 5g, Carbs 14g, Fiber 2g, Protein 7g

DISCLAIMER: As with any recipe/meal plan, you must input this recipe into your food tracker using your actual brands and ingredients. This nutritional breakdown is merely a guide and data may not match exactly due to nutritional differences in products used. © My Bariatric Kitchen, Patricia A. Hill 2018

Protein/Energy Balls 10 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* ½ cup carrots, finely shredded

1 tsp ground cinnamon 4 Tbsp almond butter 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 3 Tbsp chopped walnuts

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine Oats through cinnamon in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon almond milk. 4. Add chopped walnuts, pulsing only long enough to combine. 5. Form mixture into 10 balls and refrigerate.

Calories 115, Fat 6g, Carbs 9g, Fiber 2g, Protein 8g © Patricia A. Hill 2017

My Bariatric Kitchen Chocolate Chocolate Chip Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops chocolate whey protein powder* 1 Tbsp dark unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ cup almond butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 1 Tbsp mini dark chocolate chips

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine oats through cocoa powder in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter, extract, and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon almond milk, 1 tsp at a time. 4. Add chocolate chips, pulsing only long enough to combine. 5. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 125, Fat 7g, Carbs 10g, Fiber 2g, Protein 8g

MBK Monthly Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops Chocolate whey protein powder* 1 Tbsp unsweetened dark cocoa powder 1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup almond butter 3-4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 6 sugar free starlight peppermint hard candies, crushed

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Combine oats through ground vanilla extract in bowl of food processor. Melt almond butter in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. Add almond butter and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. Add crushed peppermints and pulse until just combined. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 122, Fat 6g, Carbs 13g, Fiber 2g, Protein 8g

My Bariatric Kitchen

MBK Monthly

Cinnamon Caramel Apple

Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup diced dried apples

¼ cup natural almond butter 1 ½ tsp caramel extract 1 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine Oats through apples in bowl of food processor. Pulse until apples are chopped well. 2. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter, extract, applesauce, and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of almond milk. 4. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 138, Fat 6g, Carbs 15g, Fiber 3g, Protein 8g

MBK Monthly Coconut Almond Cranberry Protein Balls 12 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut ⅓ cup sliced almonds 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder*

3 Tbsp flaxseed meal ½ cup almond butter 2-3 Tbsp almond milk ¼ cup low sugar dried cranberries

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Place oats, coconut, and almonds on baking sheet and spread out. Bake for 10 minutes or until slightly golden, stirring occasionally. Let cool. 3. Combine oat mixture through flaxseed meal in bowl of food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. 4. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 5. Add almond butter, 2 Tbsp almond milk and cranberries to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon almond milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. 6. Form mixture into 12 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 165, Fat 11g, Carbs 12g, Fiber 4g, Protein 8g

My Bariatric Kitchen

MBK Monthly

Cranberry Lemon Poppy Seed Protein/Energy Balls 10 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 2 Tbsp lemon zest

3 Tbsp almond butter ½ cup lemon juice 1 Tbsp poppy seeds 3 Tbsp low sugar dried cranberries

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine oats through lemon zest in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter and lemon juice to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of lemon juice. 4. Add poppy seeds and cranberries, pulsing only long enough to combine. 5. Form mixture into 10 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 104, Fat 5g, Carbs 11g, Fiber 3g, Protein 7g

My Bariatric Kitchen Cranberry Orange

MBK Monthly

Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 1 tsp orange zest

¼ cup low sugar dried cranberries 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt cream cheese 2 Tbsp almond butter 3 Tbsp orange juice

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine oats THROUGH dried cranberries in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt cream cheese (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 10-15 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add cream cheese, almond butter, and orange juice to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add a bit more orange juice or almond milk. 4. Form mixture into 9 balls. 5. Refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 104, Fat 4g, Carbs 12g, Fiber 2g, Protein 7g

My Bariatric Kitchen Cranberry Sugar Cookie

MBK Monthly

Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 1 tsp light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp butter extract 2 Tbsp cashew butter 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp low sugar dried cranberries, chopped

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Combine Oats through butter extract in bowl of food processor. Melt cashew butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. Add cashew butter and applesauce to oat mixture. Pulse until combined. Add 2 Tbsp of almond milk until mixture becomes clumpy and sticks together. If too dry add more almond milk 1 Tbsp at a time 5. Add dried cranberries, pulsing only long enough to combine. 6. Form into 9 balls and refrigerate

Recipe by Jessica Donovan

Calories 97, Fat 4g, Carbs 11g, Fiber 2g, Protein 7g

MBK Monthly

Dark Chocolate Mint Protein Balls 9 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup almond flour 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops chocolate whey protein powder* 1 Tbsp dark chocolate cocoa powder

¼ cup almond butter 3-4 Tbsp almond milk ¼ tsp peppermint extract 1 Tbsp dark mini chocolate chips

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Combine almond flour THROUGH cocoa powder in bowl of food processor. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. Add almond butter, almond milk, and extract to mixture. Pulse until combined. If mixture is still too dry, add more almond milk, 1 tsp at a time. Add chocolate chips pulsing just until combined. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 109, Fat 8g, Carbs 5g, Fiber 2g, Protein 7g

My Bariatric Kitchen Gingerbread

MBK Monthly

Protein Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* ¼ tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

⅛ tsp ground allspice ⅛ tsp ground ginger dash ground cloves ¼ cup almond butter 3-4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Combine Oats through ground cloves in bowl of food processor. Melt almond butter in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. Add almond butter and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 113, Fat 6g, Carbs 9g, Fiber 2g, Protein 8g

Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 2 Tbsp lemon zest

3 Tbsp cashew butter ½ cup lemon juice 1 Tbsp poppy seeds

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine Oats through lemon zest in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt cashew butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add cashew butter and lemon juice to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of lemon juice. 4. Add poppy seeds, pulsing only long enough to combine. 5. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill/Jessica Donovan

Calories 100, Fat 5g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 2g, Protein 7g © Patricia A. Hill 2017

My Bariatric Kitchen

MBK Monthly

Mexican Hot Chocolate Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops chocolate whey protein powder* 1 tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp cayenne

1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup natural almond butter 3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 1 Tbsp mini dark chocolate chips

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Decadent Brownie Cheesecake Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine Oats through cocoa powder in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of almond milk. 4. Add chocolate chips and pulse just until distributed. 5. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 123, Fat 7g, Carbs 10g, Fiber 3g, Protein 8g

My Bariatric Kitchen

MBK Monthly

Mulled Apple Cider

Protein Balls 10 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 tbsp. ground flaxseed 1 ½ scoops Vanilla Protein Powder* ½ cup diced dried apples 1 Tbsp orange zest 1 tsp ground cinnamon

⅛ tsp ground cloves ⅛ tsp ground ginger ¼ cup almond butter 1 Tbps unsweetened applesauce 3 Tbsp. unsweetened almond milk

* I used MuscleTech Nitro-tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Combine oats through ginger in food processor. Pulse until apples are coarsely chopped. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. Add almond butter, applesauce, and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of almond milk. 5. Form mixture into 10 balls. Refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 128, Fat 5g, Carbs 14g, Fiber 3g, Protein 7g

My Bariatric Kitchen Pumpkin Apple Spice

MBK Monthly

Protein/Energy Balls 8 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 1 tsp ground cinnamon**

½ cup dried apples, diced 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt cream cheese 2 ½ Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 3 Tbsp pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate **Can substitute pumpkin pie spice if desired

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine Oats through apples in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt cream cheese (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 10-15 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add cream cheese, almond milk, and pumpkin to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of almond milk. 4. Form mixture into 8 balls. 5. Refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 119, Fat 3g, Carbs 16g, Fiber 3g, Protein 8g

MBK Monthly Pumpkin Walnut Spice Protein Balls 9 servings INGREDIENTS ½ cup almond flour 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder * 2 tsp pumpkin spice

2 Tbsp Pumpkin Puree (not pie filling) 2 Tbsp natural almond butter 2-3 tbsp. unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup chopped walnuts

* I used MuscleTech Nitro-tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine almond flour through pumpkin puree in food processor. 2. Add almond butter and almond milk, 1 Tbsp. at a time until mixture combines and forms a ball when pinched between your fingers. 3. Pulse or stir in chopped walnuts. 4. Roll into 9 equal balls, approximately 1 oz. each. 5. Refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 109, Fat 7g, Carbs 4g, Fiber 2g, Protein 6g

MBK Monthly

Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls 9 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 Tbsp pumpkin spice 1 scoop vanilla protein powder* Â˝ scoop chocolate protein powder*

2 Tbsp pumpkin puree (solid pack pumpkin) 2 Tbsp peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 3 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk

*I used Muscle Tech Nitro-Tech Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4.

Combine quick oats THROUGH protein powder in a food processor bowl. Melt peanut butter and pumpkin puree in the microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH if necessary. Add pumpkin mixture and combine with oats. Add extracts and milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump. If too dry, add more almond milk, 1 Tbsp at a time. 5. Form into 9 balls and refrigerate or freeze

Recipe by Cristal Russell

Calories 92, Fat 4g, Carbs 8g, Fiber 2g, Protein 7g

MBK Monthly

Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Protein Balls 8 servings INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 4 tbsp. ground flaxseed 1 ½ scoops Vanilla Protein Powder* 1 tsp ground cinnamon ⅛ tsp sea salt

¼ cup almond butter ¼ tsp butter extract 1 ½ tsp caramel flavoring 2 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp Torani sugar-free Caramel syrup

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine oats through salt in food processor. 2. Soften almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 10-15 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter, extracts, almond milk, and caramel syrup to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of almond milk. 4. Form mixture into 8 balls. Refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 127, Fat 7g, Carbs 10g, Fiber 3g, Protein 9g

My Bariatric Kitchen Toasted Coconut Almond Cranberry

MBK Monthly

Protein/Energy Balls – Revised* 12 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats ⅓ cup unsweetened coconut ⅓ cup sliced almonds 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder*

3 Tbsp flaxseed meal ½ cup almond butter 2-3 Tbsp almond milk ¼ cup low sugar dried cranberries

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

Recipe by Patricia Hill

MBK Monthly Vanilla Mint Chip Protein Balls 9 servings INGREDIENTS ½ cup almond flour 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* ¼ cup almond butter

1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp peppermint extract 3-4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 2 Tbsp sugar free chocolate chips

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine almond flour THROUGH protein powder in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter, extracts, and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of almond milk, 1 tsp at a time. 4. Add chocolate chips, pulsing only long enough to combine. 5. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 128, Fat 8g, Carbs 6g, Fiber 2g, Protein 8g

My Bariatric Kitchen White Chocolate Coconut

MBK Monthly

Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 6 tsp cashew butter ½ tsp coconut extract

¼ tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk 50 Ghirardelli white chocolate chips 3 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine oats through protein powder in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt cashew butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add cashew butter, extracts, and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon of almond milk. 4. Add chocolate chips and pulse just until combined and distributed throughout. 5. Form mixture into 9 balls.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 101, Fat 5g, Carbs 9g, Fiber 2g, Protein 7g With Coconut Flakes: Calories 120, Fat 6g, Carbs 10g, Fiver 2g, Protein 7g

My Bariatric Kitchen Vanilla Peppermint Crunch

MBK Monthly

Protein Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup almond butter 3-4 Tbsp unsweetened almond milk 6 sugar free starlight peppermint hard candies, crushed

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 133, Fat 6g, Carbs 14g, Fiber 2g, Protein 9g

My Bariatric Kitchen White Chocolate Raspberry Protein/Energy Balls 9 servings

INGREDIENTS 1 cup quick oats 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal 1 ½ scoops vanilla whey protein powder* 1 cup freeze dried raspberries

2 Tbsp almond butter 2 Tbsp almond milk 50 Ghiradelli classic white chips

*I used MuscleTech™ Nitro-Tech Vanilla Whey Isolate

DIRECTIONS 1. Combine Oats THROUGH freeze dried raspberries in bowl of food processor. 2. Melt almond butter (if necessary) in small dish in microwave for 30-45 seconds on HIGH. 3. Add almond butter and almond milk to oat mixture. Pulse until combined and beginning to clump slightly. If too dry, add another tablespoon almond milk. 4. Add white chips pulsing only long enough to combine. 5. Form mixture into 9 balls and refrigerate.

Recipe by Patricia Hill

Calories 112, Fat 5g, Carbs 11g, Fiber 3g, Protein 8g