Homemade Protein Bars/ Balls

Hi everyone,

We have been making dates-seed balls/ laddus for years now and have it as a quick mid-morning snack. We have tried TWT protein bars and Monkey bars as a post-workout snack in the past; they are really good. However, we wanted to try our hands at making our own protein bars at home. Since we started consuming TWT protein powder, we thought to use it to make the balls/ laddus. We are pleased with the outcome. It tastes good and is quite filling. Even our parents liked it 😉.  Without further ado, let's have a look at the recipe!

Plate of homemade protein balls with a variety of ingredients. The round balls are made from oats, dates and seeds. The plate is set on a table with a few scattered ingredients nearby


Makes: 10 balls

Ingredients used: 

Oats- 1/2 cup

The Whole Truth Light Cocoa protein powder- 3 scoops (You can use any other brand as well)

Peanut butter - 4 tbsp

Flax seeds - 2 tbsp

Soft dates (Kimiya dates)- 14 pcs

Homemade protein bar ingredients

Method:

1. Dry roast oats in a pan for 2-3 minutes or till it is light golden. Keep it aside and let it cool.

2. Remove the seeds from dates and tear each date piece into half. (Makes it easier to blend well)

3. Dry roast flax seeds and keep it aside.

4. In a mixer jar, add oats and flax seeds. Grind them well into a powder consistency.

5. Now add dates and grind again. 

6. Next, add peanut butter and protein powder and grind again. You will get a nice consistency to make it into balls. You know it is done when it comes together.

7. Divide the mixture into 10 parts. Then, roll them into balls.

If you have a tray, you can also line it with a parchment paper and add the mixture. Spread it evenly and cut into pieces.

Plate of homemade protein balls with just 5 ingredients. The round balls are made from oats, dates, protein powder, and seeds. One bar is held in a hand to show in a close-up. The plate is set on a table with a few scattered ingredients nearby


Notes: If the mixture is not sticky enough or falls apart, add one more spoon of peanut butter or 2-3 date pieces and grind the mixture again. (In step 6)

Best to use soft dates, so that it helps in binding the ingredients. 


Check out other laddu recipes we have made: 

Sesame sunflower laddus

Flax-pumpkin seed laddus


Give it a try and do let us know how  it turns out. Share it with friends and family who would love to try this.

Thanks for stopping by.

Chandhini & Subhashini


Comments

  1. SlabsSeptember 2, 2024 at 10:08 PM

    Will for sure try this out. Found your post on Craftastic Monday Link Party. My entries this week are numbered #31+32
    Hope you will join/share M-Sat at https://esmesalon.com/tag/seniorsalonpitstop/

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