Thanksgiving is over.
Officially… we’re still celebrating!
I am of the belief that you cannot begin with the Christmas festivities until Thanksgiving has passed. And – for the love of god – don’t even think about Christmas before Halloween!
Now that we’re officially past Thanksgiving, I bring you Christmas Balls. I’m not trying to discriminate and leave out Hanukkah… but I couldn’t get through a blog post about blue balls. So these strangely good (for you) balls are red. Red Velvet, in fact.
I made these with my favorite flower-sender in mind. Side note: the flower sender is hereby known as Vegas, as that is where the flowers originate.
Vegas loves red velvet cake. Since I’m in Arizona with Vegas this Thanksgiving holiday (how’s that for confusing?) and these days my favorite activity is making Vegas smile, I bring you post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas balls.
Not just any balls though! These red velvet-y delights are protein-packed and get their red tint from… beets! How’s that for strange?
In conclusion, Vegas and I wish you a pre-Merry Christmas (and Hanukkah) from Arizona the day after Thanksgiving.
Now, bust out your healthy balls and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
Guess who’s is who’s…
Red Velvet Protein Balls
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (I used Growing Naturals Rice)
- 1 T coconut flour
- 1 scoop Cocoa Cardio*
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp honey
- 1/2 T coconut oil
- 4 Drops Capella Flavor Drops, Cake Batter (or 1/4 tsp vanilla)
- 1/4 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Combine wet ingredients. Mix in wet, adjusting milk as needed.
Roll into roughly 4 balls. Put in freezer for your own safety storage.
Note: I order my Cocoa Cardio on iHerb (use discount code USO924 for $5-10 off your order!). If you don’t have beet powder, you can use tsp beet powder and 1 T cocoa powder. You can also use pureed beets here, but you’ll probably need to cut the milk in half (I haven’t tried it).
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I can’t write about balls without giving Lindsay a shout out. Thanks for inspiring me daily, my baller brother!
Do you ban and Christmas (or Hanukah) celebrations until after Turkey Day?
What is your favorite ball flavor?
Those look so fun! The perfect healthy protein treat!
i love you bro! your balls rock! and i’m going to stalk you until i hear about vegas… ahem… flowers.. ahem.. brunch..
Those look very good 🙂 Now I want to go to Vegas again haha – Hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Have a great weekend Laura -Iva
These sound amazing!!! YES PLEASE!!
Vegas is one of my favorite destinations. I am happy there is a Vegas that makes you happy – and all the flowers are stunning – seems Vegas is smitten as well.
I love my cocoa cardio (and everything else Madre!), I may have to make these today, to take to Portland’s Christmas Tree lighting!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! I am with you – the holiday officially begins today!
I read Vegas this comment and we both cracked up. I think we’re both like puppies at this point. LOL!
<3 !!! I love that feeling, and know it well! (after 10 years Jason and I are still like that).
cheers to the puppies! I love seeing your happy smiles in all the photos lately!
Always interesting!!! 🙂 Hope the “flowers friend” time was fun!!! 🙂
Always. 🙂
If I wasn’t unable to get my hands onall of the key ingredients I’d get these festive balls rolling over here. We don’t celebrate it over here but I’m sure these BEET the post-Thanksgiving blues 😉 .
Balls balls and more balls! I 100% agree with you about starting to celebrate Christmas after Thanksgiving…There’s a radio station that has been playing only Christmas music since last week. Not cool…These balls look awesome! 😉
We didn’t turn on the Christmas station until the day after Thanksgiving. As it should be. 🙂
CAPELLA FLAVOR IS THE TITS!! 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 Cake batter baby!
Ooft wouldn’t mind a nice batch of these protein balls, so delicious! 😀
Love that it is healthy, I wouldn’t feel too guilty!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Those look amazing. Gotta love balls.
Balls are basically a food group. #TWSS
must try these balls!! Okay… I know I’m lame but I snicker every time I read or say “balls”… I need more info on Vegas!!!!
If you’re lame then I am too! And Linds, and Heather, and Meghan… LOL!
These look delish!! I have to tell you how great your site is and how much I love reading all your interesting recipes! I actually nominated you for a Liebster Award (if you’re interested in participating) http://www.peachfullychic.com/career/first-liebster-award/ …Just to get to know you a little more! xo -Allie
These look amazing! I need to try them! Perfect for Christmas!!!
Your balls look amazing! Amazeballs!! And I have all ingredients needed… Yay!
Thank you!!! Please let me know if you try them out!
They were fantastic! Fast and easy to make…even easier to eat!! 😉
I’m so excited you liked them!!! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
i love beets so i really need to try this haha. red velvet and brownies are my downfall..
Oh yes – then you definitely must make these! I keep a batch in my freezer at all times. 🙂
that is smart!!