PROTEIN BALLS
This week in the NEO kitchen, we're focusing on a high protein snack that is quick and easy to make and can be a perfect desert or a pre-bed snack. Also a healthy snack in between meals, especially if your'e deep into a training block, and need a little extra hit of gains. A good guide for you as a rider should be to aim to consume 1.5-2g of protein per KG of bodyweight. So if you weigh 70kg, then a good recommendation would be 105-140g protein per day. (Current workload from training/racing also to be factored here with your intake).
Ingredients
50g raisins.
1 tsp vanilla extract.
25g oats.
25g protein powder.
75g ground almonds.
1tbsp Chia Seeds.
100g chunky peanut butter
(without palm oil or sugar)
Method
Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Remove dough from refrigerator; roll into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
It's important to include Chia seeds as they are a complete source of protein, containing all 8 essential amino acids. Chia is also the highest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are proven to reduce inflammation. Natural Peanut butter should also not be forgotten. It contains 7 grams of protein per ounce compared to other nuts providing only 4-6 grams per serving.
Ingredients
50g raisins.
1 tsp vanilla extract.
25g oats.
25g protein powder.
75g ground almonds.
1tbsp Chia Seeds.
100g chunky peanut butter
(without palm oil or sugar)
Method
Combine all of the ingredients together in a bowl. Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Remove dough from refrigerator; roll into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
It's important to include Chia seeds as they are a complete source of protein, containing all 8 essential amino acids. Chia is also the highest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are proven to reduce inflammation. Natural Peanut butter should also not be forgotten. It contains 7 grams of protein per ounce compared to other nuts providing only 4-6 grams per serving.
