Cinnamon Vanilla Oat Protein Balls
Chewy, freeze-friendly oat bites seasoned with warm cinnamon and vanilla. Naturally dairy-free and simple to batch prep for convenient energy anytime.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
30 min
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Equipment
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Add oat
Add oat, vanilla plant protein powder, ground cinnamon, and chia seed to a medium bowl. Stir with a spoon until combined.
Look for: combined
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Pour in almond butter and maple syrup
Pour in almond butter and maple syrup. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
Look for: a thick, uniform dough forms
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Roll dough into 3 equal-sized balls per…
Roll dough into 3 equal-sized balls per serving.
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Place balls on a parchment-lined plate or…
Place balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray and freeze for 20 minutes until firm.
Look for: firm
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Transfer chilled balls to an airtight freezer-safe…
Transfer chilled balls to an airtight freezer-safe container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and serve straight from the freezer or after thawing for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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