There’s one snack I’ve always enjoyed making for YEARS now, and that’s protein balls. They’re a dense superfood powerhouse of a snack, great for on-the-go, and packed with so much flavor! I think you’ll start seeing more raw ball recipes from me because personally, it was like rekindling a long lost love once I started digging into a few of these. 😉
An awesome benefit to these homemade treats is that you can easily omit certain ingredients (say, if you’re not a fan of cinnamon or would rather swap out walnuts for another nut). As long as you have your liquids to bond with enough dry ingredients and you’re able to create a solid shape, you’re set! As I always say – experiment away. But first, you have to give this recipe a try:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 6 pitted organic Medjool dates
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- Large palmful crushed freeze-dried raspberries plus more for garnish
- 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
- 1/4 100% cacao chocolate bar (no sugar added!)
DIRECTIONS
- Using a food processor, blend walnuts, shredded coconut and dates
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until mixture is well combined, about 2 minutes
- Divide into tablespoon-sized balls. Roll balls in crushed freeze-dried raspberries
- Freeze for 20 minutes for minimal time or refrigerate for 40 minutes. I enjoy mine best when refrigerating overnight!
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