I’ve struggled with endometriosis and hormone imbalances for years. I’ve read every book and blog and article on endometriosis I can get my hands on, searching for ways to help with my symptoms. I can tell you from experience that endometriosis will not disappear just because you change your diet, but I will say that diet can help minimize symptoms, which is super important! I try to keep these protein power bites on hands at all times because I immediately notice them helping with my digestion the second I eat one. My digestion is a rollercoaster every month and I try my best to maintain a balanced diet filled with tons of protein, vegetables and fiber. It’s hard though! But these protein bites help to fill in those gaps on days when I don’t feel like cooking every meal. I love having one in the morning with my coffee, or in the afternoon for tea time!

HORMONE-BALANCING INGREDIENTS

If you’ve never heard of maca, it’s a root that you can buy in powdered form and add to smoothies, baked goods, and of course, these protein bites! You can find it on Amazon here. I recommend organic! Maca is known for it’s potential to assist in balancing hormones, particularly estrogen. Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent condition, so balancing estrogen is essential. Personally, I have high estrogen, or “estrogen dominance”, and I truly believe this is why I struggle with endometriosis. Maca is also known to potentially help with fertility, menopausal symptoms and libido too. It even helps with stress management, energy and mood. It’s an incredible tool for women with hormonal issues. I urge you to do your own research and learn more about this amazing root!

Another issue for women with endometriosis is maintaining healthy digestion. With our hormones being all over the place, it’s a struggle to manage digestion and regularity. The flax meal in these bites help to regulate digestion and aids in fiber intake. Flax meal is also known to help balance estrogen too! It’s a win-win!

Chia seeds are filled with Omega-3 fatty acids, when are super helpful with inflammation. When I’m having a flare-up with endometriosis, I try to focus on anti-inflammatory foods. Eating these protein bites consistently helps to ward off those flare-ups by combatting inflammation. Chia seeds also have tons of antioxidants, which help to ward off cancer and protect our cells!

I also added cinnamon, which is also known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties! Cinnamon helps calm digestion too.

And let’s not forget the oats! Oats are heart-healthy, fiber-filled, and help to stabilize blood sugar levels, which ultimately helps to balance hormones!

Here is the full recipe for these super tasty bites! I’ve even gotten my husband addicted to these. They are the perfect protein boost at any time of day. Sometimes I’ll leave out the maca for a more peanut-butter forward flavor. You can also roll these in hemp seeds as the last step, for extra nutritional value. Or even add dark chocolate chips! Unfortunately, I have high iron due to some of my hormonal issues, so I have to be careful with certain ingredients.

I hope you love these as much as I do! Maca is an interesting flavor that is somewhat earthy and nutty. It can be quite a dominating flavor and may take some getting used to. I recommend trying these with and without the maca to see the difference! They are both delicious and will help balance hormones.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Let me know if you try these out!

❤ Myles Katherine

INGREDIENTS:

(makes about 12 protein bites)

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup organic peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey ( I prefer maple syrup!)
3 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp maca powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix together. If the dough is too dry or crumbly, just add more maple syrup or honey, 1 tsp at a time. It really all depends on the consistency of your peanut butter!
3. Roll into 1-inch balls using your hands and place on the baking sheet. Makes about 12 protein bites.
4. Place in the freezer for at least an hour. Once set (just so they don’t stick together in the ziploc bag), you can put them in a freezer ziploc bag and pull one out whenever you’d like! You can also keep them in the fridge if you’d prefer, but I like to store them in the freezer so they last longer.
5. Enjoy!