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No-Bake Protein Balls

The whole family will love these nutrient-dense, delicious protein bites. They are super simple to make, and you probably already have the ingredients sitting in your pantry!
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Total Time15 minutes
Servings14

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
  • 1/2 cup oat flour or coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup nut butter peanut, almond, or cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or melted butter
  • 1/4 cup protein powder
  • 1 scoop collagen powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions 

  1. Add the dates to a food processor and blend until smooth and paste-like. Add in the nut butter, melted butter or coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
  2. Add the coconut flour or oat flour, protein powder, collagen powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix until everything is fully incorporated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
  3. (Optional) At this point you can add dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, or any other additions you’d like. Make sure to pulse a few times in the food processor to evenly distribute.
  4. Scoop out about 2 tbsp of the dough at a time, rolling it in between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
  5. Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up, and enjoy!

Notes

Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or store in the freezer for up to 3 months.