I'm always looking for a little pick-me-up in the day, and these Date and Cashew Protein Balls are the perfect healthy fix to get me through a slump. With lots of wholesome ingredients and added protein, you'll notice a boost in your day too when you pop a couple of these in your mouth.
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What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Date and Cashew Protein Balls?
Inspiration for some of the ingredients in these protein balls came from my friends at The Armenian Kitchen who created their Pecan Date Balls recipe. Check this recipe out for some substitution ideas and how to make your own date paste.
Here are the ingredients that I selected for the Date and Cashew Protein Balls:
- Date paste (14 oz package): Found on Amazon or in Middle Eastern stores. Or you can easily make your own paste from pitted medjool dates.
- 1 cup raw cashew nuts: Cashew nuts lend a mild, buttery taste to the protein balls and may account for the fact that you don't need very much liquid to make these.
- ½ cup unflavored collagen peptides protein powder: I like to keep this protein powder on hand specifically for my healthified dessert recipes since it adds protein without any flavor or sugar alcohols.
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder: The cocoa powder gives these protein balls a richer taste and blends well with the cardamon and orange blossom water.
- 2 cups organic unsweetened coconut flakes: Use unsweetened coconut flakes for the healthiest option. Sweetened coconut flakes have a lot of filler ingredients that your body doesn't need.
- ¼ teaspoon pink himalayan salt: Get some added natural minerals by incorporating just a pinch of this particular type of salt into your treats.
- ¼ teaspoon ground black cardamon: Adds a slightly earthy and warm exotic taste to your protein balls.
- 2 tablespoons orange blossom water: A delicate orange flavoring.
- Roasted sesame seeds: For the topping, the sesame seeds add additional flavor and a bit of crunch.
How Do I Make Date and Cashew Protein Balls?
In a high-powered food processor, add the following ingredients: date paste (broken into chunks), cashews, collagen peptides, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, salt, cardamon and orange blossom water. Pulse until the mixture is smooth.
Using a cookie scoop, form balls of Date and Cashew Protein Balls. Release into the palm of your hand and roll between the palms of your hands to make rounder.
Make topping by combining coconut flakes and roasted sesame seeds in a small bowl. Roll the balls into the topping and press topping lightly for better adhesion.
Chill Date and Cashew Protein Balls before serving.
📖 Recipe
Date and Cashew Protein Balls
Ingredients
- Date paste 14 oz package
- 1 cup raw cashew nuts
- ½ cup unflavored collagen peptides protein powder
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups organic unsweetened coconut flakes
- ¼ teaspoon himalayan salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamon
- 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
- For Topping: 1 cup organic unsweetened coconut flakes
- For Topping: Roasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- In a high-powered food processor, add the following ingredients: date paste (broken into chunks), cashews, collagen peptides, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, salt, cardamon and orange blossom water. Pulse until the mixture is smooth.
- Using a cookie scoop, form balls of Date and Cashew Protein Balls. Release into the palm of your hand and roll between the palms of your hands to make rounder.
- Make topping by combining coconut flakes and roasted sesame seeds in a small bowl. Roll the balls into the topping and press topping lightly for better adhesion.
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