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Date and cashew nut protein balls next to orange

Date and Cashew Protein Balls

Sweet and healthy treats to give you a little boost of protein in your day!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 226
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 oz date paste
  • 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 cardamom
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • For Topping: 1 cup organic unsweetened coconut flakes
  • For Topping: 2-3 tablespoons of roasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. In a high-powered food processor, add the following ingredients: date paste (broken into chunks), cashews, collagen peptides, cocoa powder, coconut flakes, salt, cardamom and orange blossom water. Pulse until the mixture is a thick, sticky dough.
  2. 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.
  3. Combine the coconut flakes and roasted sesame seeds in a small bowl to make the topping. Roll the balls in the topping, pressing lightly so it adheres.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 8gSugar: 11gVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

Chill Date and Cashew Protein Balls before serving.

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