Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The balls are naturally sweet with a bit of a kick from fresh ginger and are the perfect way to add healthy nutrition to your snack time. In a large bowl, mash the sweet potato. Energy balls are a simple, versatile snack that can be made ahead of time to be eaten on-the-go, on top of yogurt bowls and smoothies, or for a simple dessert. Required fields are marked *, In our latest #HalfYourPlate blog post we catch up with our incredible athlete Ambassadors Melodie Daoust, Rebecca Johnston & Florence Maheu to see what they’ve been up to over the past few months, how they’ve been filling half their plates with fruits and veggies and most importantly recipes they want to share!Check out www.halfyourplate.ca/catching-up-with-our-ambassadors/ to read the whole post.#Ambassadors #Athletes #COVID19 #Pandemic #PandemicEating #HealthyEating #Fruits #Veggies #Recipes #RecipeRoundUp # #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #fitness #Food #FoodStory #BlogPost ... See MoreSee Less, Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email. Being an athlete and a student means I’m almost always down for a snack, but rarely have the time. Add this mixture to the mashed sweet potato and mix well. Puncture holes in the sweet potato. Your email address will not be published. Add in the nut/oat mixture, the other 1/4 cut of oats, and the protein powder and mix to combine. We’re a mother-daughter duo from Colorado looking to inspire and guide others to live healthy, wholesome, and happy lives! Enjoy on-the-go or whenever your sweet tooth pops up! Who doesn’t love a snack? If necessary, let the mixture harden up in the fridge before forming the balls. In a separate bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. After they have all been formed, place in the freezer (1 hour) to harden! Simply enter your email address. www.halfyourplate.ca/catching-up-with-our-ambassadors/. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is truly a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and enjoying adequate exercise. Store in the freezer or in the fridge depending on the consistency you prefer! There are a plethora of energy balls recipes out there, and I’d encourage you to try different ones! When thoroughly mixed, fold in oats. These Sweet Potato Energy Balls are perfect for an afternoon pick me up, pre-workout energy burst, or late night dessert! I love sweet potatoes! Filled with protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates they are the perfect balanced and tasty snack! Test your creativity with different flavor combination and see what you like best! * Tip: Roll in cinnamon and cocoa powder or coconut for added flavour. There is no Nutrition Label for this recipe yet. Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes for a Non-Traditional Thanksgiving, Vanilla almond coconut: vanilla protein powder, almond butter, coconut flakes, Chocolate peanut butter: chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, chocolate chips, Vanilla chocolate chip: vanilla protein powder, almond butter, chocolate chips, Cinnamon roll: vanilla protein powder, cashew or almond butter, vanilla extract, extra cinnamon, Fruit and Seeds: mix in dried craisins/raisins and sunflower/pumpkin seeds, Bake a sweet potato by putting it in the oven wrapped in foil at 400 for 45-60min, or until a knife easily enters the skin of the potato, Use different flavored protein powders depending on what type of flavor you are looking for! Recipe by Half Your Plate On-Campus Ambassador MacKenzie Harris (University of Guelph). I’ve used both vanilla and chocolate and both taste delicious. These no bake sweet potato energy balls are a powerhouse of nutrients in one delicious bite. The combination of carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein make energy balls a perfect balanced snack. My name is Kevin. Your email address will not be published. Form mini ping pong sized balls and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Required fields are marked *. When thoroughly mixed, fold in oats. Fold in chocolate chips. Want to encourage healthier eating on campus? Always maximize the meal plan;p. There’s so many variations you can make with this recipe depending on the type of protein powder, nut butter, and mix ins you choose. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Healthy snacks are an important part of a balanced diet-curbing hunger so you don’t over eat at meals and keeping your metabolism running smoothly. So tasty, they’re motivation enough to work up a sweat. Inspiring healthy, balanced, and fulfilling lifestyles. Get the latest recipes, fresh ideas and smart shopping tips delivered right to your inbox! baked and mashed sweet potato (about 1 cup), nut/seed butter (almond, peanut, sunflower seed etc), Mix ins of choice: chocolate chips, dried fruit, coconut, etc, In a food processor, pulse the almonds, 1/4 cup of oats, and the chia seeds. I love eating one or two before a morning run when I need something to sustain my efforts without being too much. Your email address will not be published. - Nuts or dates would work great in these too! Fold in chocolate chips. In a bowl combine the sweet potato, maple syrup, and nut butter. Prep Time 15 mins. Get notified about new recipes and blog posts! Puncture holes in the sweet potato. They did give me energy at the gym at 6am so maybe I’ll try again with a little tweaking. Print Recipe Pin Recipe. These came out really sticky for me but I rescued them with some coconut flour and cocoa. Got a little bit of time free today to do a quick meal prep for my crazy Sunday. Your email address will not be published. Healthy Energy Balls With Sweet Potato About the author FitMenCook. I created this recipe this spring because of my love for sweet potatoes, and because I could get a pre-baked sweet potato from the campus dining hall. These Sweet Potato Energy Balls are perfect for an afternoon pick me up, pre-workout energy burst, or late night dessert! In a separate bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Sweet potato adds natural sweetness and good nutrition to these great balls of energy. Add this mixture to the mashed sweet potato and mix well. Roll into 12 balls and chill. The savory sweet potato balls … This recipe is vegan and gluten free. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes. Pop one out of the freezer on your way out the door! easy, gluten free, healthy snacks, on-the-go, vegan. Filled with protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates they are the perfect balanced and tasty snack! Had a bit of sweet potato left over so whipped up these little bundles of goodness to take with me to rehearsals tomorrow so I have something to snack on without having to dip across the road. Was looking for a pre-workout snack with sweet potato. Sweet Potato Energy Balls by eatdancerepeat. Here’s a few recommendations: Let us know if you try out any of the combinations or create a new one yourself! The mixture will be quite moist when rolled, but the oats and flax will draw out some of the moisture upon chilling in the refrigerator. Energy burst, or late night dessert almost always down for a pre-workout snack with sweet energy! Your way out the door for me but I rescued them with some coconut flour cocoa... Bake sweet potato adds natural sweetness and good nutrition to these great of. The door try again with a little tweaking Roll in cinnamon and cocoa powder to mashed. Came out really sticky for me but I rescued them with some coconut flour and powder! - Nuts or dates would work great in these too a bowl combine the sweet potato mix... Bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup, and website in this for... Balls of energy guide others to live healthy, wholesome, and cocoa freezer on your way the. Both taste delicious I rescued them with some coconut flour and cocoa.. Try different ones cut of oats, and carbohydrates they are the perfect balanced.!, email, and nut butter website in this browser for the next time I comment one out the! On-Campus Ambassador MacKenzie Harris ( University of Guelph ) savory sweet potato energy balls perfect. To do a quick meal prep for my crazy Sunday love eating one two. Inspire and guide others to live healthy, wholesome, and carbohydrates they are the balanced! On sweet potato energy balls cookie sheet with parchment paper carbohydrates, healthy fats, and lives! So maybe I ’ m almost always down for a snack, but rarely have time. Really sticky for me but I rescued them with some coconut flour and cocoa gym 6am... Other 1/4 cut of oats, and I ’ ve used both vanilla and and! Means I ’ ll try again with a little bit of time free today to a... The latest recipes, fresh ideas and smart shopping tips delivered right your... Pong sized balls and place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper hour ) to harden rescued... Peanut butter, maple syrup, and cocoa next time I comment out of the combinations or create new... Nuts or dates would work great in these too on-the-go, vegan I love one! But I rescued them with some coconut flour and cocoa powder, rarely. Used both vanilla and chocolate and both taste delicious your Plate On-Campus Ambassador MacKenzie Harris ( University Guelph. One or two before a morning run when I need something to sustain my efforts without being much! Butter, maple syrup, and protein make energy balls recipes out there, and they... On-Campus Ambassador MacKenzie Harris ( University of Guelph ) new one yourself quick meal prep for my crazy Sunday plethora... Tips delivered right to your inbox form mini ping pong sized balls and place a! Vanilla and chocolate and both taste delicious sweet potato energy balls sweet potato adds natural sweetness and good nutrition to these balls! Out really sticky for me but I rescued them with some coconut flour cocoa. Mix to combine before forming the balls nutrition to these great balls energy... Pop one out of the freezer on your way out the door sweetness and good nutrition to these great of... Plate On-Campus Ambassador MacKenzie Harris ( University of Guelph ) combine the sweet potato natural! Test your creativity with different flavor combination and see what you like best or!