Recently at a birth a client was eating a perfectly balanced protein ball with wonderful ingredients and I thought it was the most perfect food for energy for birthing time.

Here is my protein ball recipe that I use for snack time and it's the one I make for my kids also. You can change the ingredients per your dietary needs. We use almond butter because we have a high peanut allergy in our family. This recipe can also be used for hungry doulas who want or need a snack while serving a client.

Enjoy!

Almond Butter Protein Balls - A birthing time recipe - Bitesize

1 cup nut butter (we use almond butter)
2 Tablespoons Coconut oil or butter
1 cup oats
1/2 cup finely shredded coconut
2 Teaspoons honey or agave or maple syrup
3 Tablespoons Chocolate Nibs or small chocolate chips (optional): may use carob.

Directions for making:

1. Leave out or melt almond butter and coconut oil to soften.
2. Mix in oats, coconut, honey, and chocolate chips, if using.
3. Shape into 1-inch balls (bitesize) and refrigerate in a plastic tub or glassware with a lid.

Let me know how you like your protein balls, a birthing time recipe, and comment below. What did you change about the recipe?