Cacao-Nut Protein Balls

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Cacao-Nut Protein Balls

You are going to go NUTS over these protein balls! I have been loving these as a post workout snack or an after dinner treat! Once you try these you will be wanting more, trust me! My other favorite protein balls recipe is in the Guiltless Nutrition & Recipe eBook!

You won't even be able to tell you are eating such a healthy snack because they are just THAT good! These little protein balls are packed with 4 scoops of my LSF Plant Protein and I know you are going to be just as obsessed with them as I am!

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CACAO-NUT PROTEIN BALLS RECIPE

Ingredients

makes approx. 24 balls 

  • 3 cups Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 1/2 cups almonds
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 4 scoops LSF Plant Protein (Vanilla or Chocolate)
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes unsweetened

Directions

  1. Add almonds to a food processor and process until it’s more of a flour texture. It can be coarse. 
  2. Add dates and water, cacao and protein powder and process until well combined.
  3. Add chocolate chips and hit pulse a few times to combine.
  4. Use a spatula to remove mixture from the processor into a bowl. Then use your hands to roll even spoonfuls into small balls.
  5. Pour coconut flakes onto a large plate or bowl and gently roll the balls to cover in the flakes.
  6. Store in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.