Almond Butter Protein Balls: Healthy No-Bake Snack You’ll Crave
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.