Freezer Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
Dense, fudge-like oat protein bite packed with peanut butter, chia seeds, and dark chocolate chips. Perfectly portioned and frozen for convenient post-recovery fuel.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
40 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.
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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
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Total
40 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the rolled oats
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Combine the rolled oats
Combine the rolled oats, vanilla plant protein powder, and chia seed in a medium mixing bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
Look for: evenly mixed
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Add the peanut butter and maple syrup…
Add the peanut butter and maple syrup to the dry mixture.
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Stir firmly with a sturdy spoon until…
Stir firmly with a sturdy spoon until a dense, cohesive dough forms.
Look for: a dense, cohesive dough forms
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Fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chip…
Fold in the dairy-free dark chocolate chip until distributed evenly throughout the dough.
Look for: distributed evenly throughout the dough
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Roll the dough tightly between your palms…
Roll the dough tightly between your palms to form firm energy balls.
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Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray…
Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes (0.5 hours) until set.
Look for: set
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Transfer the frozen energy balls into an…
Transfer the frozen energy balls into an airtight container or individual freezer wrap for up to 3 months.
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