Strawberry Protein Balls
These Strawberry Protein Balls are the best fruity protein snack to fix your sweet tooth and fill you up with 6 grams of protein per energy ball.I love creating protein bites recipes because it’s an easy way to eat something sweet, small,and filling. For this recipe, I used almond flour as a high-protein gluten-free flour, to create a healthy snack packed with healthy fats, perfect as a pre- or post workout snack.Breakfast bites, energy balls, protein bites,snack balls, bliss balls whatever you call them they are everywhere! These strawberry bliss balls have been popular on my website for so long and are so 'pretty in pink'.Have you jumped on the energy bite/protein ball craze? The ones made with real foods like dates/nuts/seeds/oats/other healthy goodness? I have been making these healthy bite-sized treats for years and never get tired of them.So, if you have been looking for an easy, nutritious homemade protein/energy bite then this is the ultimate one! This no-bake recipe is so easy to put together Adjustable and delicious, these babies are the best start to a busy day!Loaded with strawberries, cashew butter and almond flour - all natural ingredients rich in vitamins and minerals to keep you full and energized throughout your day. Whoever is responsible for the idea that we should mash a bunch of healthy ingredients into one little ball as a snack is an absolute genius in my book. Little spheres of snacking. Little orbs of awesome. They are one of the easiest things to make, and are a perfect little nutrient-dense bite for a satisfying and beneficial snack! After all, who doesn’t love a good protein/energy ball or bar? They are among the most tasty, filling, and convenient healthy snack ideas you can enjoy. If you are looking to make homemade energy balls, though, then you have probably got an inkling that DIY’ing it has certain advantages.The main draw withgoing the homemade route is the infinite customizability. When you make your own healthy treats, you never have to compromise on getting exactly what you are looking for. You can also save money by making your own healthy homemade snacks and they can taste way better than anything you can buy at the store.I love having my freezer stocked with energy balls like these ones for pre-workout snacks or whenever I just want a ‘lil somethin’.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup cashew (or any other nut) butter
- 1/2 cup any protein or collagen powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons any milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
For coating (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Strawberry freeze dried powder
- Desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Place strawberries and honey in a small saucepan.Cook over low to medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the strawberries break down and a thick syrup forms. Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool completely.In a mixing bowl place the strawberry sauce, almond flour, cashew butter, protein powder, milk and honey and stir well until well combined.Stir until the dough comes together into a moist, soft dough that you can roll into balls. If too dry add 1-2 tablespoons of milk. If too wet, add a bit more almond flour or protein powder, 1 teaspoon at a time.Grease your hands with oil – the dough is a bit sticky – roll into 12 balls and roll each bite into freeze-dried strawberry powder or coconut to coat.Keep the balls in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve.
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