Enjoy delicious energy-boosting bites that are perfect as a wholesome treat or an anytime snack. These healthy goodies satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping you energized, nourished, and feeling great!
Makes approximately 30 bites (1 inch size)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pressed pitted dates softened – soak in hot water for 10 minutes (reserve the water)
- 1/3 cup *almonds (plus more for rolling-option)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut (plus more for rolling-option)
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 20 grams of protein based on nutrition label serving – *high-quality protein powder (vanilla)
- 3 Tbsps. raw Cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp. Coconut oil, melted (liquid), plus more if your dough is dry.
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (alcohol-free) only if NOT using a vanilla protein powder.
*Almond Substitutions – hazelnuts, walnuts, or pecans.
*Nut-Free Option – Sunflower seeds and sunflower butter.
Directions:
- In a food processor, blend the almonds until coarsely chopped.
- Remove the dates from the water and add them with the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for approximately 2 minutes.
- If a paste clump does not form because it’s too dry, continue blending and slowly add 1 Tbsp. coconut oil. If, for some reason, it’s still too dry, add a little warm, reserved date water at a time until it forms a dough-like clump.
- Remove from the processor to a bowl and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Use your palms in a circular motion to form 1-inch balls
- Roll in shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts
- Put them in a sealable container in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to set.
Enjoy!
- Free from wheat, gluten, grains, dairy, corn, soy, egg, and refined sugar.
*Note: Use a Protein Powder with NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, or chemicals
- Paleo Vegan – OWYN Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder
- Paleo – Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides OR Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein
Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
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