Cranberry Vanilla Protein Bites
Protein Balls are simple creature, perfect for snacking, refueling after a workout, or a healthier dessert option. If you regularly make 'healthified' recipes, you will likely have everything on hand to make these cranberry vanilla bites.
Servings 14
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds or walnuts
- 1 cup cashew (or any other nut) butter
- 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a food processor, add almonds and blend until a crumbly texture remains. Add cashew butter, dates and vanilla and blend well, until fully combined. Lastly add cranberries and pulse a few times so some chunks remain. Be sure to regularly scrape down the sides if necessary to ensure the mixture is fully combined. If the batter is too crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to get things moving.Transfer the mixture into a mixing bowl. Roll into 14 balls 1-2 tablespoons each. Or your preferred size.Place on a lined plate or in a sealable container, and place in the fridge or freezer until firm.Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 1 week. I like to store them in between sheets of parchment paper so they don’t stick together. Freeze leftover energy balls in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Let the balls thaw overnight in the fridge.