Sweet High Protein Oat Balls with Fresh Berries
Bite-sized protein oat balls sweetened with allulose maple syrup and white chocolate chips. A gluten-free and soy-free breakfast served with a side of fresh blueberries.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly 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.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier 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
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.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the protein oats
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Combine the protein oats
Combine the protein oats, egg white protein powder, sunflower seed butter, allulose maple syrup, and white chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl.
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Mix thoroughly with a spatula or spoon…
Mix thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until a cohesive, dough-like consistency forms. If the mixture feels slightly dry, add a small splash of water (1 tsp at a time) until it holds together.
Look for: a cohesive, dough-like consistency forms
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Scoop the dough and roll tightly into…
Scoop the dough and roll tightly into 8 equal-sized balls using your hands.
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Set 2 protein balls onto a plate…
Set 2 protein balls onto a plate for 1 serving (store remaining 6 balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Portion 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries onto…
Portion 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries onto the plate alongside the protein balls and serve immediately.
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