Date Protein Balls for Healthy Snacking and Energy Boosts Throughout Your Day
Enjoy these quick and nutritious protein balls, perfect for a healthy snack to keep your energy levels high all day long.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.25 cup nut butter (peanut or almond)
- 0.25 cup protein powder (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- optional coconut flakes or cocoa powder for rolling (for coating)
Instructions
- Combine dates and nuts in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
- Add oats, nut butter, protein powder, vanilla, and salt; process until a sticky dough forms.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls; optionally coat with coconut flakes or cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
For best results, keep the mixture refrigerated before rolling into balls.