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No Bake Protein Muesli Balls (and a Niko update!)

No Bake Protein Muesli Balls (and a Niko update!)

September 26, 2013

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Good morning!

First, a Niko update:

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We got to take Niko home yesterday!!!! Open-mouthed smile Oh, happy day. As soon as we got the call that they were ready to discharge her, it was like a whole new day. I noticed how perfect the weather has been here this week, the newly snow-capped mountains, and the lack of any sign of rain.

Niko is now home and healthy again. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to say that, and Shane and I spent the entire evening snuggling our little sweet Niko.

Thank YOU so much for your well wishes and kind words yesterday. Each and every one meant so much to me Red heart

Yesterday was also the first day I really got my appetite back. I’m definitely not a stress-eater. I’m quite the opposite. When times get bad, my appetite hits the road, as does my desire to do any form of cooking at all. Since Saturday, we’ve either been getting take out, or picking up already prepared foods at the store, like pre-cooked chicken sausage, grilled veggies, and chicken waldorf salad.

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I even got the urge to do a little experimenting in the kitchen Winking smile

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I made these no bake protein oat balls with convenience in mind. Often, I’ll sneak my own workout in between clients, and won’t have time to make a proper meal to fuel my workout. Sure, I’d rather run home and cook a bunch of flapJacked Protein Pancakes, but these balls are great in a pinch!

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I didn’t tally up the macros, but just eyeing it, they should be great for either pre or post-workout snacks, and are packed with healthy ingredients.

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Chocolate Protein Muesli Balls

2 c. muesli (I used Swiss Muesli Fusion)

2 heaping scoops of chocolate protein powder (I used Whey Cool)

1 T cocoa powder

1/2 t baking soda

2 T peanut butter

1/2 c. almond milk

1 T coconut oil, melted

1 t honey

In a large bowl, mix the muesli, protein powder, cocoa powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and stir until combined. Wait 2 minutes, and then form into 2-inch balls. Place in the freezer for 30-60 minutes to harden.

 

Devour.

Today I’m teaching and training in the morning, and then heading into Denver for a little more work. Speaking of that, I really need to catch ya’ll up on life lately! Have a great Thursday, friends Smile

Do you tend to eat more or less when stressed?

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9 Comments

  1. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves
    Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves on 09/26/2013 at 6:22 am

    So glad to hear that Niko is home and healthy! What a blessing and relief 🙂
    I love quick, nutritious snacks like these muesli balls. They really are great for on-the-go energy!
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  3. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
    Sam @ Better With Sprinkles on 09/26/2013 at 7:30 am

    So happy to hear that Niko is home and feeling better! I do stress eat a bit, but usually just really crunchy things – apparently, I like to crunch through my stress?
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  6. Jackie
    Jackie on 09/26/2013 at 12:56 pm

    So glad niko is well again!!!
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  7. Amie
    Amie on 09/26/2013 at 10:28 pm

    Yay Niko! So glad she is home safe 🙂 I am definitely not a stress eater either, I get horrible stomachaches and food is not appealing. When i’m relaxed on the other hand…whole different story. Ha!
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  9. Sammy @ Peace Love and Ice Cream
    Sammy @ Peace Love and Ice Cream on 09/28/2013 at 12:47 pm

    Glad your super cute little pup is better! It sucks when kids or pets are sick :(. I switch back and forth – sometimes I’ll totally stress eat…other times I’ll have no appetite when I’m stressed – either way not good!
    -Sammy @ peaceandloveandicecream.blogspot.com
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