No Bake Protein Balls
These cacao and almond no-bake protein balls, sweetened with dates, are quick and simple to make. With just a few ingredients and 10 minutes, you can create a tasty snack for the whole family.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 2 cups almonds
- 8 dates
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 Tbsp protein powder can be homemade with 5 seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or a blender, blend the almonds to your desired consistency - chunky bits, fine crumbs, or even a mixture of the two.
- Add the dates, protein blend, cacao powder, and salt. Blitz again until the mixture is well combined and clumps together.
- Using your hands, shape around 20 balls from the mixture. They should be big enough for at least 2-3 bites.Once rolled, the protein balls are ready to be enjoyed "naked", covered with toppings, or stored in the fridge for later.
Topping the balls (optional)
- To cover the balls with small pieces or powders, poke them with a skewer or a fork, or just use your fingers. Then, dip and roll them in the topping of your choice. Gently press to allow the topping to stick to the ball.
- To coat them with chocolate and large chunks, dip the balls in melted chocolate and then quickly dip them in the topping. Place them on a parchment-paper-covered plate or tray and set them aside until the chocolate hardens.
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Notes
To store: Keep the balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two weeks—alternatively, freeze them for up to a month.
Toppings (optional): Choose your favorite add-ins — crushed nuts, seeds, cacao nibs, and more.
For more topping ideas, check out the blog post!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Ball | Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg