Fuel Your Hustle: Chocolate & Oats Protein Energy Balls
For the Busy Business Builder
Life as a woman building a business (and juggling life in the process) is no joke. You're wearing all the hats—CEO, cheerleader, problem-solver and maybe even carpool coordinator. Fueling your body shouldn’t feel like just another task on your never-ending to-do list. Here comes my infamous and easy: Chocolate & Oats Protein Energy Balls—your grab-and-go solution for those busy days when time is short and your energy needs a lift.
These little bites of goodness are:
✨ Quick to make
✨ Healthy and satisfying
✨ Family-friendly (because let’s be real, sharing snacks is part of the gig)
✨ Decadent enough to crush those chocolate cravings
Let’s dive in shall we, Sis?
Chocolate & Oats Protein Energy Balls Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp Cacao
- ½ cup (117g) Rolled oats
- ½ cup (125g) Almond butter (or your nut butter of choice)
- 8 pitted Medjool dates (nature’s caramel!)
- ¼ cup (59g) Water
- 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions:
- Prep your dates: Remove seeds from dates and add to a blender or food processor. Add water and blend on low for 15 seconds. (Soak the dates in warm water for about 10 minutes if they feel a little dry. This softens them up, making them easier to blend.)
- Blend it all: Add the dates, almond butter, cacao, protein powder. Blend (about 10-20 seconds) until you have a sticky, smooth-ish mixture (some texture is good).
- Oats time: Toss in the rolled oats and pulse a few times. You want the mixture to hold together when pressed but still have a bit of bite.
- Roll it out: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions, roll them into balls and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill: Pop them in the fridge for at least 20-30 minutes to set and enjoy!
Why This Recipe Works for You
- Oats: A great source of slow-releasing energy to keep you powered through those marathon brainstorming sessions.
- Dates: Natural sweetness plus a dose of fiber.
- Cacao: Antioxidant-rich chocolatey goodness that feels like an indulgence. Yummm.
- Protein Powder: Keeps you satiated and helps build strength for all the heavy lifting (literal and figurative) you do every day.
- Almond Butter: Healthy fats to fuel your brain because decision fatigue is real.
Pro Tips for Busy Women:
💡 Make ahead: Double the recipe and store these in the fridge or freezer so you’re always armed with snacks.
💡 Customize: Swap almond butter for pecan or sunflower seed butter or add mix-ins like chia seeds or mini chocolate chips for extra texture.
💡 Pack it up: These are perfect for your purse, gym bag or car console (you know you’ve got snacks stashed there).
Your Fuel, Your Power
You’re a woman who does it all and that means prioritizing YOU is not selfish—it’s necessary. Treat these energy balls as more than just a snack; think of them as a small step toward nourishing your hustle and staying on top of your game.
If you try these out, I’d LOVE to hear how they worked for you! Snap a photo, share your creations or tell me how you customize yours.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings = 15 energy balls | Calories: 101, Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 0.6g, Trans Fat: 0g), Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 37mg, Total Carbohydrates: 13g (Dietary Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 9g [Added Sugar: 0g]), Protein: 4g, Vitamin D: 27mcg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 1.2mg, Potassium: 190mg | Nutrition Notes: Vegan, Gluten-Free Oats Available, Soy-Free | Allergens: Contains nuts
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Your hustle deserves fuel that works as hard as you do. Keep building, keep thriving and remember—you’ve got this!
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Quaōcha Jones is a certified Nutritionist | Elite Fitness Trainer | Personal Trainer | Transformation Coach and Founder of Qua Fiit, LLC. She empowers women to embrace intentional living and intuitive eating to improve their spiritual, mental and physical wellness to lead healthier and fulfilling lives.