High Protein Peanut Butter Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sweet potato flour
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pepitas / pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- Optional toppings: coconut flakes, dried cranberries, vegan chocolate chips, whatever you fancy
Preparation
Mix up the dry ingredients before adding the maple syrup and peanut butter.
Stir in the wet ingredients until evenly combined.
Roll into 1-2” balls.
Stick in the fridge or freezer for safe keeping.
Enjoy!
Nutritional notes
Despite receiving a bad wrap in the media, Peanuts are a healthy, low FODMAP high-protein option for vegans. They have a generous monounsaturated fat content, and feature an array of other nutrients that, in numerous studies, have been shown to promote heart health. Peanuts are good sources of vitamin E, niacin, folate, protein and manganese. Peanut butter is also an excellent, easy to digest, spread to have on hand that can add bulk, creaminess and vital calories to a range of snacks, smoothies, treats and even meals and sauces.
Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are one of nature’s best sources of beta-carotene. Studies have shown the superior ability of sweet potatoes to raise blood levels of vitamin A, especially in children. The flesh of sweet potato has important antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Particularly when passing through the digestive tract, sweet potatoes may be able to lower the potential health risk posed by heavy metals and oxygen radicals. Sweet potatoes should be eaten steamed, boiled or baked, as this is when the nutritional benefits and absorption are highest. Limit servings of sweet potato to 1/2 cup (cooked), as any more than this contains high amounts of the Polyol mannitol, which can cause digestive distress in those with sensitive stomachs.
