Protein Balls With Oats

Diabetic-Friendly Oat Protein Balls (No Bake)

✅ Why These Work

• No added sugar
• Fiber from oats + chia slows glucose absorption
• Protein + healthy fats improve blood sugar stability
• Portion-controlled for carb management

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🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 balls)

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• ½ cup natural peanut butter (no sugar added)
• ¼ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (whey or plant-based)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1–2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (as needed)
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1–2 tsp monk fruit or stevia (if you prefer sweeter)

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🥣 Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseed, and cinnamon.
2. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla.
3. Add almond milk 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture holds together.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls.
5. Refrigerate 30–60 minutes to firm up.
6. Store in fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

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📊 Estimated Nutrition (Per Ball – Approximate)

• Calories: 110–130
• Protein: 5–7g
• Carbs: 8–10g
• Fiber: 2–3g
• Net carbs: ~6–8g
• Added sugar: 0g

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💡 Blood Sugar Tips

• Stick to 1–2 balls per snack.
• Pair with extra protein (like a boiled egg or Greek yogurt) if you’re very insulin resistant.
• Use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats (lower glycemic impact).

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🥥 Flavor Variations (Still Diabetic-Friendly)

• Chocolate: Add 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• Coconut: Add 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
• Almond Joy style: Use almond butter + chopped almonds
• Pumpkin spice: Add 1 tbsp pumpkin puree + pumpkin spice