Description
These almond butter protein balls are sweetened naturally with dates, packed with 5g of protein, and ready in 20 minutes. A no-bake, kid-approved snack perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
5–6 whole Deglet Noor dates (1.7 oz), pits removed
⅔ cup natural almond butter, a loose, drizzly consistency works best
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¼ cup vanilla protein powder
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (30 grams)
1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Place dates in a small glass bowl. Add enough water to cover them and microwave for 30 seconds. Let soak for 2–4 minutes.
2. If almond butter is too thick, microwave in 10-second increments until drizzly.
3. Remove dates from water and gently squeeze out excess moisture.
4. In a food processor, add dates, almond butter, oats, protein powder, coconut flakes, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until mixture sticks together, about 30 seconds.
5. Scrape down sides if needed. Stir in chocolate chips by hand.
6. Scoop 1.5 to 2 tbsp of mixture and roll into balls.
7. Store in the fridge for 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
If the mixture is dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time.
Too wet? Add a tablespoon of oats and process again.
Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 29 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg