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Vegan Protein Balls (Gluten-Free)
These Vegan Protein Balls taste like
chocolate truffles but are super nutritious and filling!
Course
Dessert, Snack
Cuisine
American
Keyword
energy bites, vegan protein balls, vegan protein recipe
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
21
balls
Calories
56
kcal
Author
Rhian Williams
Ingredients
130
g
(
¾
cup
)
pitted dates
(soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
100
g
(
⅔
cup
)
cashew nuts
(soaked overnight in cold water or in boiling water for 10 minutes)
1
tablespoon
smooth almond butter
(or sub peanut butter or tahini)
2
tablespoons
desiccated coconut
3
tablespoons
vegan protein powder
(ensure gluten-free if necessary)
2
tablespoons
cocoa powder
Instructions
Drain the dates and cashew nuts and place in a food processor with all the other ingredients.
Blend until completely smooth - you will need to mix it around a few times.
Use your hands to roll the mixture into little balls - you should be able to make 21.
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a good few days.
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Nutrition
Calories:
56
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
10
mg
|
Potassium:
88
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Calcium:
8
mg
|
Iron:
0.7
mg