5-Ingredient Protein Balls
Ingredients
The protein balls
-
1
cup
nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, or sunflower)
-
3-5
pieces
pitted medjool dates
-
⅔
cup
hemp seeds
-
¼
cup
chia seeds (or other seeds like sesame or flax)
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3-4
Tbsp
protein powder (vanilla, flavored, or chocolate)
For topping (optional)
-
to taste
melted dark chocolate (dairy-free as needed)
-
to taste
hemp seeds
-
to taste
desiccated coconut
-
to taste
sea salt
Instructions
- Combine nut butter, pitted dates, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and protein powder in a food processor and blend until well combined and a dough-like texture forms.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more dry ingredients; if too dry, add more nut butter.
- Taste the mixture and adjust flavor by adding more protein powder or dates as needed.
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Optionally, roll the balls in hemp seeds or desiccated coconut, or drizzle with melted dark chocolate.
- Chill the balls in the freezer or refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm up.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
20 balls
Calories
133
Total fat
10.3g
Total carbohydrates
6.6g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
11mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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