Looking for a delicious and healthy snack?
These Kidney-Friendly Power Balls combine the natural sweetness of dates with the crunch of walnuts, flax seeds, and chia seeds.
Packed with protein, fiber, omega-3s, and antioxidants, these power-packed treats are perfect for managing trace proteinuria and supporting overall well-being.
Recipe Benefits
- Dates are packed with fiber and natural sweetness, suitable for digestion and keeping your blood sugar levels in check.
- Walnuts are loaded with plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and support kidney health.
- They also have healthy fats, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals.
- Rolled oats are high in fiber, which can help lower cholesterol, keep your heart healthy, and stabilize your blood sugar.
- Flax and chia seeds have omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants, all contributing to your overall health, reducing inflammation, and improving kidney function.
- Adding maple syrup gives natural sweetness without spiking your blood sugar, and cinnamon tastes excellent and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
- These ingredients all combine to make a super healthy snack that’s good for your kidneys and overall well-being.
Ingredients
Ingredients for 10 servings:
- 200 grams of pitted dates
- 100 grams of raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 25 grams of flax seeds
- 25 grams of chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Add all the ingredients in a small food processor.
- Blend the Mixture: Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped and begin to form a crumb or sand-like mixture. This will take a few minutes.
- Form the Balls: After thoroughly mixing the ingredients, use your hands to press and shape the mixture into balls of the same size. Each ball should be approximately 1-2 tablespoons in size. Typically, this recipe makes between 8-11 balls.
- Store and Serve: Roll balls tightly and store them in an airtight container in the fridge. Serve whenever you need a nutritious snack!
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
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- Carbohydrates: … g
- Fiber: … g
Based on Nutrisurvey
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