Protein Balls with Dates Recipe
These Protein Balls with Dates make a great snack when you are on the go. They can be made and then frozen and both regular and Thermomix instructions are included.
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 113kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Thermomix or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool Dates - pit removed approximately 240 grams
- 1 cup Almond Meal 100 grams
- 30 grams protein powder
- ½ cup desiccated coconut 40 grams
- 2 tablespoon cacao 15 grams
- 2 tablespoon golden flaxseeds 20 grams
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds 10 grams
- ¼ cup coconut oil liquid
Extra
- ⅓ cup desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Place the extra coconut into a bowl and set aside until needed.
- Remove the pits from the Medjool Dates and place them into a Food Processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blitz until the mixture starts to 'clump' together.
- Use a teaspoon to scoop up the mixture and squeeze it together before rolling into balls.
- Roll the balls in the extra coconut and place onto a tray/or into a container
- Place the balls into the fridge to firm up and chill.
Thermomix Instructions
- Place the extra coconut into a bowl and set aside until needed.
- Remove the pits from the Medjool Dates and place them into your Thermomix.
- Add the remaining ingredients and select the 2 second 'Turbo' function.
- Blitz 6 - 8 times or until the mixture starts to 'clump' together.
- Use a teaspoon to scoop up the mixture and squeeze it together before rolling into balls.
- Roll the balls in the extra coconut and place onto a tray/or into a container
- Place the balls into the fridge to firm up and chill.
Notes
- You can pitted dates for this recipe, you will need to soak them in boiling water for 20 minutes before you start to allow them to soften.
- Golden Flaxseeds are found in the health food aisle at your local supermarket.
- The extra coconut can be omitted if you prefer.
- These protein balls are freezer friendly.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg