Coconut Protein Energy Balls (Nutrient Packed!)
These Coconut Protein Energy Balls are an excellent afternoon snack or pre-workout boost! Make these treats in less than an hour with only 5 ingredients!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 14 balls 1x
Ingredients
1 cup dates
1/4 cup almonds
4 tbsp peanut butter
3 tbsp hemp seeds
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for rolling)
Optional: scoop of protein powder
Chocolate version: Roll through 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
Add all ingredients (except coconut / cocoa powder) into a food processor.
Process until well combined.
Scoop dough by the tablespoon and form into balls. Roll into coconut or cocoa powder and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. Enjoy as a snack or crumble on top of yogurt!
Notes
If the cocoa powder is being absorbed into the energy balls, re-roll after the balls have been refrigerated for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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