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Dates Protein Balls


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Quick and nutritious snack packed with protein and fiber, made with dates, nut butter, seeds, oats, cranberries, and coconut.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup of nut butter (such as almond or peanut)
  • 1/4 cup of seeds (such as chia or flaxseeds)
  • 1/2 cup of rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup of shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Combine the pitted dates and nut butter in a food processor until a sticky mixture forms.
  2. Add the seeds, rolled oats, dried cranberries, and shredded coconut to the mixture.
  3. Pulse until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of the mixture and roll them into balls.
  5. Place the balls on a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Enjoy the protein balls as a snack or fuel for your workouts.

Notes

Make sure your dates are soft; soak them in warm water if they’re hard. Adjust nut butter based on taste preferences for a creamier mixture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 ball
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg