These Protein packed, laden with superfood ingredients energy balls are perfect bite sized treats for post work out snacks or to crave the mid-day hunger pangs!
Ingredients
2 cups dates, pitted
1 cup raw almonds
½ cup pure almond butter
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 serving protein powder OR use your preferred protein powder ( I used VEGA all-in-one protein powder (coconut-almond flavor)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoons extra shredded coconut for rolling/coating the balls
Method
In the food processor, pulse dates until it forms a dough.
Add in almonds and pulse some more until almonds are broken into tiny pieces and has combined well with the dates.
Add the remaining ingredients - almond butter, shredded coconut, protein powder, maple syrup and chia seeds.
Add all ingredients into a small mixing bowl and with the warmth of your hands start forming bite sized balls. (You can take the help of a small cookie scoop to form even sized balls)
Now take that extra shredded coconut in small separate bowl and roll each ball in it so that it has coated well on all the surface.
Serve at a room temperature or pop it in the fridge for a chilled version.
Enjoy!
My Notes
Store these in a sealed container for up to a week at room temperature or Keep them in the refrigerator for couple of weeks.
If the mixture feels dry on the dry side, add a tablesooon of more of the maple syrup.
Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar.
To make these more decadent, dip them in melted chocolate and refrigerate it for 30 mins to let it set.
Almond butter can also be substituted with natural peanut butter or any other nut butter of your choice.
I love the almond-coconut flavored protein powder in here, but the vanilla one works great too!
1 serving of protein powder is approx. ⅓ cup or so but your protein powder should come with a scoop to measure precisely.
Recipe by at https://www.urbancilantro.com/coconut-almond-energy-balls/