Learn Finding a balance between healthy and something the kids actually want to eat is tricky. Mix that in with chaotic after school schedules, eating on the run, and inconsistent meal times, and the need for substantial snacks is obvious! Our family go-to has been protein balls. These eat-on-the-run, protein filled treats have just the right amount of chocolate to keep the kids asking for more.
In this example, a protein ball is a all-in-one snack that contains a decent amount (5g per ball) of protein. It is not the highest protein content out there, but this recipe has a nice mix of whole grains, healthy fats, sugar, and protein. They are the perfect before or after practice snack when a full meal isn't possible.
I have found it easiest to make protein balls in my stand mixer. I can easily double the recipe in hopes of it lasting the entire school week.
Based on the recipe above, if you make 24 protein balls in a batch, they have approximately 6g of fat, 16g of carbohydrates, 8g of sugar, and 5g of protein - totaling 140 calories per ball. My kids love to have 2 (or sometimes 3 depending on how far away dinner is) after school. They even love them for dessert!
Finding balance in your family's diet can be tricky! Hopefully you will find a recipe or two that is a crowd pleaser and meets your standards for "healthy".