Almond Date Protein Balls
Almond Date Protein Balls or energy balls are a no bake healhty snack made in minutes. Packed with oats, dates, and almond butter.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 84kcal
If using a food processor: Combine all ingredients in the large bowl with large blade and process ofor 1-2 minutes, until well combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. 1 cup oats, 6 large dates, ½ cup almond flour, ¼ cup vanilla protein powder, ⅓ cup almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons almond extract, ¼ cup honey or agave nectar, pinch of salt
Use a Tablespoon or cookie scoop to measure out portions and roll/shape into balls.
IIf using blender: In the blender, blend only the oats until crumbly and fine, no big pieces left. Add chopped dates and blend until well combined and no large pieces left. Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Use a Tablespoon to measure out portions and roll/shape into balls.
Store in an airtight container:
- Room temperature 3-5 days
- Refrigerator up to 2 weeks
- Freezer up to 3 months
If your mixture is crumbly, here a few different ways to help fix it. Pick one or a few:
- Add water ½ teaspoon at a time until mixture reaches desired consistency.
- Add more nut/seed butter,
- Add more liquid sweetener such as honey, or agave nectar.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil.
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 0.3IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.5mg