Stickmon’s Protein Snacks

Photo Credit: ©2024 Janet Stickmon

I used to eat energy bars all the time until I noticed how much sugar was in them. As a swimmer and beginner parkour athlete, I wanted to pay better attention to what I was putting in my body. I decided to come up with some healthier alternatives that gave me energy, weren’t too sweet, and tasted good. Around last year, I experimented, making workout snacks that were protein-rich and good sources of magnesium, iron, fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Through a bit of trial and error I came up with a snack that checked all the boxes and was quick to eat before and after workouts or during long walks.

Below you’ll find the ingredients and a bit about their nutritional value. I generally don’t measure the ingredients listed. I just throw them in a bowl, mix them up, and make sure all the ingredients bind together into one big ball.

INGREDIENTS:

-Peanut butter (~ 6-8g protein per 2 tbsp)

-Hemp seeds (~ 10g protein per 3 tbsp)

-Pumpkin seeds, roasted & unsalted (~ 9g protein per 1/4 cup; good source of magnesium)

-Flax seeds (good source of potassium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, & antioxidants)

-Currants (good source of potassium, vitamin C, iron, & antioxidants; natural source of sugar with low glycemic index)

-Cacao nibs (good source of magnesium, manganese, fiber, & antioxidants )

-Trader Joe’s Heritage Flakes, crushed (5g protein per 1 cup)

Press the mix into flexible ice cube molds. Cover with parchment paper and freeze for 2-3 hours. Then they’re ready to eat!

Photo Credit: ©2024 Janet Stickmon