Strong Mama Mondays · Grit & Glow

Crunchy-ish Mama Energy: Homemade Protein Balls

No scale. No stress. Just a bowl, your hands, and 10 minutes.

By Tkeyah  ·  Week 1  ·  5 min read

So I’m no necessarily “fully crunchy mama”. But every now and then I have a moment. A look at me making something from scratch moment. And these protein balls? That's my moment!

Before Grit & Glow, before strong-mama life, my life was bodybuilding. I knew macros like I knew my own name. But as of right now.. That season has passed. Now my focus has shifted to getting back into a healthy rhythm, managing a household, keeping up with a toddler, and feeding my body nutritious food. These protein balls are a perfect fit for that life.

They taste like a treat. They function like fuel. And they take less effort than you'd expect.

No scale required. No special equipment. Just dump, mix, roll, refrigerate. That's it.

Macros per ball · 30 servings

Calories 106

Protein 2.3g

Carbs 13.3g

Fat 5.2g

Fiber 2g

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups rolled oats

• 1/8 cup flaxseed

• 1/8 cup chia seeds

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels

• 1/2 cup organic creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup raw honey

How to make them

1. Add all your dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl: oats, flaxseed, chia seeds, cinnamon, and chocolate morsels.

2. Add your peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract on top.

3. Mix everything together until fully combined. I use a spoon first, then my hands.

4. Roll into balls roughly the size of a golf ball. This recipe makes about 30.

5. Place on a parchment lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before eating. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for longer.

Optional add-ins

Brewer's yeast: Breastfeeding support

Hemp hearts: Extra protein & minerals

Collagen peptides: Skin, hair & recovery

More cinnamon: Blood sugar balance

Perfect for

Quick snacks,Postpartum fuel, Lunchboxes, Freezer prep, Sweet cravings

That's it, mama. Five ingredients you may already have, one bowl, and you've got snacks for the whole week. No fuss, no overthinking! Just taking care of yourself the easy way.

If you make these, I would love to see them! Share your batch on Instagram and tag me because we're all out here doing our best, and sometimes that looks like homemade protein balls on a Monday.