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I make a lottttt of food. Like all day, every day. I don't really like to meal prep though (gasp!) because I like to switch it up and have ~variety~ in my meals.
HOWEVER...one thing that you can always find prepped in my fridge is - ENERGY BALLZ!
Growing up (i.e. from ages 3 to last year), I would snack on granola bars and protein bars on the reg. While these tasted delicious, we all know that packaged food isn't great for you. Bars are especially hard to sort through and choose because companies like to throw buzz words onto their packaging like "natural", "protein", "fiber", etc. What they're not shouting at you through splashy graphics is that most packaged bars are laden with sugars, hydrogenated oils, "natural flavors", and other weird stuff.
SO! I started making energy balls in my dorm room last year, and I fell in love! I have made tons of varieties of #KKBallz because they are extremely versatile, easy to make (no kitchen necessary!), super yummy, filling, and perfect for any time of day. I crumble them onto my smoothies, I eat them in between classes, I pack one for post-workout fuel, and I munch on them as dessert. They are PERFECTION.
On a more scientific note, KK Ballz are the best because they incorporate allllll the macronutrients you need to fuel your body (as well as some micronutrients depending on the flavor combo)! I always use complex carbs, fats, protein, fiber, and FLAVOR to make the ultimate energy ball. With that recipe, there's no way you'll fail to make an awesome snack!
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Since I've made so many types of energy balls, I've narrowed it down for you and compiled a list of my TOP 3 FAVORITE #KKBallz RECIPES!!! I hope you enjoy, and don't forget to send me your pictures when you try these creations! xo Slo
SALTY DARK CHOCOLATE
- 1/2 Cup oat flour
- 1/4 Cup cacao powder
- 2 Scoops vanilla protein powder (use code kaleandkravings to get my fave kind!)
- 1/2 Cup almond butter
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- LOTS of pink Himalayan salt
- 1/3 Cup water
CASHEW COCONUT
- 1/2 Cup rolled oats
- 1/3 Cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1/3 Cup cashew butter
- 3 Tbsp melted coconut butter
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 Tbsp maca powder
- 2 Scoops vanilla protein (use code kaleandkravings to get my fave kind!)
- 1/4 Tsp cinnamon
- ~1/4 Cup water
PUMPKIN SPICE
- 3/4 Cup rolled oats
- 1/3 Cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 Cup almond butter
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp flax seeds
- 1 Tbsp maca powder
- 2 Scoops vanilla protein (use code kaleandkravings to get my fave kind!)
- 2 Tbsp cacao nibs
- 1/4 Tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 Tsp ginger