Oat-Free Protein Balls with Dates
Sweet and nutty, these easy oat-free protein balls with dates are packed with protein and have a delicious texture you'll love.
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Servings: 25 balls
Calories: 68kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 fresh dates
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the dates, walnuts, protein powder, chia seeds, salt, and vanilla in your food processor and blend the mixture until it comes together as a soft dough.30 fresh dates, 1 cup walnut halves, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Form the dough into small approximately 1 1/2 inch balls and roll in shredded coconut.1/3 cup shredded coconut
- Place the protein balls side-by-side on a baking sheet, cover, and place them in the fridge to chill for an hour before eating.
Notes
When blending the ingredients, make sure they're well combined with no chunks of dates or nuts. However, if you process it too long, the oil in the walnuts can start to separate from the mixture. If that happens, simply refrigerate the mixture for about 15 minutes to help it firm up before rolling into balls.
- I used Deglet Noor dates in these protein balls, but Medjool dates would also be delicious! Medjool dates are bigger, so if you use them, you can reduce the number of dates by 50%.
- Make sure to use protein powder with a mild, pleasant flavor. I used Garden of Life vanilla protein powder, and it was delicious.
- If you prefer, you can substitute flax seeds for the chia seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g
