Simple, healthy, delicious. Need I say more??
Looking for a quick morning or afternoon snack? Try these, that are packed with ingredients good for you and your baby! These power balls can be enjoyed during any trimester or pregnancy and are also a great snack for labor! I love to make a batch of these and have them for an easy grab-n-go snack options throughout the week.
Peanut Butter Power Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup sweetener (agave, honey, maple syrup)
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
Additions:
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 cup coconut shreds
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and form into 1 in. balls. Enjoy! Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
You might wondering…is peanut butter safe for pregnancy? Peanut butter is safe to eat during pregnancy, but make sure to avoid it if you’re even slightly allergic. It’s a good idea to stop eating peanut butter if you begin having any side effects, such as digestive issues.
Peanut butter provides benefits for pregnancy, such as helping manage gestational diabetes by keeping blood sugar balanced, providing beneficial monounsaturated fats, protein, and folate. Peanut butter can also help boost energy levels and alleviate constipation with fiber boost.
Choose peanut butter without added sugar or vegetable oil. The most ideal peanut butter contains just one or two ingredients: peanuts and salt!
If you don’t enjoy peanut butter or have an allergy, you can use another nut butter such as almond butter or sunflower butter. These nut butters will have different benefits but are still safe and beneficial in a pregnancy diet.
Flaxseed and chia seeds are also a good source of fiber for pregnancy!
Want more ideas for pregnancy snacks or even meals? Check out our meal plans for 30 full days of pregnancy eats based on the trimester you are in!
