Bone-Lovin’ Prune Power Balls

Yields: ~12 balls | Prep time: 10 minutes

Base Ingredients

(makes ~12 balls)

• ½ cup dried prunes (chopped) → bone-boosting boron + natural fiber

• 1 cup rolled oats → slow-digesting carbs + gut-loving fiber

• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed → supports estrogen detox + adds omega‑3s

• 3 tbsp almond butter → hormone-stabilizing fats + plant protein

• 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (20–25g) → muscle + mood support

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey → sweet balance + quick fuel

• ½ tsp cinnamon → blood sugar balance + comforting taste

• ¼ tsp ginger (optional) → anti-inflammatory + digestion support

• 1–2 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional) → omega-3 + bone-friendly minerals

• 2–3 tbsp plant milk or water → adjust texture for rolling

Why It Works

This is more than a snack — it’s functional food wrapped in a chewy, sweet, and satisfying bite.

• Prunes → rich in vitamin K, boron, and antioxidants to support bone density

• Flax + almond butter → stabilize hormones and curb cravings

• Oats + protein → help balance blood sugar and keep energy steady

• Walnuts + cinnamon → support mood, metabolism, and menstrual harmony

How to Make

1. In a bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, and protein powder.

2. Add chopped prunes, almond butter, and sweetener. Mix well.

3. Gradually add plant milk until a sticky dough forms.

4. Fold in walnuts or extras if using.

5. Roll into ~12 balls.

6. Chill for 30 minutes in the fridge. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.

Especially Great For

• Menopause & perimenopause → supports bone health + stabilizes mood swings

• PMS & luteal phase → reduces bloating, cravings, and fatigue

• Postpartum → mineral-rich, fiber-filled, no-prep snack

• PCOS & blood sugar issues → low-GI sweetness with hormone-stabilizing fats

• Busy days → portable snack with a purpose