Description
Delicious and nutritious protein balls, perfect for a quick snack or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew (or almond) butter
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chunks
- 1 tsp finishing salt
- 2 oz cacao butter
- 4.5 oz coconut butter
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp blue spirulina
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a food processor until a dough forms.
- Fold in chocolate chunks and finishing salt. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and freeze for two hours.
- For the glaze, melt cacao butter and coconut butter together, whisk in almond extract, and cool.
- Dip the chilled balls in the glaze and freeze for an additional 10 minutes. For a thicker coat, dip them again. Decorate as desired and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Experiment with different flavors by swapping ingredients or adding spices for a unique twist.
