The Original Protein Ball (Gluten Free & Paleo)
Struggling to find a healthy snack to tie you over? These versatile protein balls are the perfect snacking partner, convenient and super quick to put together. Make a bulk batch and refrigerate. Take it to work, great for travelling, pre or post work out snack, mid-morning or afternoon pick up…
Ingredients
- 2 scoops (64g) Clean Protein Vanilla or Natural or Cocoa
- Approx. 16-18 Medjool dates pitted (approx. 150 grams)
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut; 1/2 for rolling
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (1/4 cup if using Clean Protein Cocoa)
Method
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend/pulse until the mixture is completely incorporated (usually takes 3-5 minutes of pulsing). Adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of water, coconut oil, maple syrup or honey will help incorporate the mixture if it is too dry. Continue to pulse until the mixture if fully incorporated
- Transfer the mixture into bowl, roll into individual balls and place into a bowl with the remaining desiccated coconut to coat
- Place the balls into the fridge to firm up and enjoy!