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Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Snack Balls

These no bake protein snack balls are flavoured with peanut butter and have a delightful jam drop in the centre. These make such a lovely gift, and are delish in a loved one’s lunchbox too!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, pb & j protein balls, pb & j protein bliss balls, peanut butter & jelly protein ernergy balls, peanut butter & jelly protein snack balls
Servings 15

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
  • 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Your favourite jam or jelly – store bought or healthy recipe below in notes

Instructions

  • If you wish to make your own homemade healthy jam make it first so its ready when you want to make the protein balls. Recipe below in notes.
    Line a baking tray or pan with parchment paper and place about 15 small dollops (about 1 teaspoon each) of jam on the lined pan.
    Place in the freezer for at least 2 hours to let the jam firm up.
    Blend the dates, almond flour, oats, peanut butter, coconut, protein powder,  vanilla extract, cinnamon in a food processor until combined. The mixture should be sticky when you press it between your fingers.
    Scoop out some of the dough  (about 1-2 tablespoons each) and flatten into a small round disk shape.
    Remove the jam from the freezer and place a dollop in the center of the disk.
    Fold up the edges sealing the jam in the center, (like folding a dumpling) then roll between your hands to form a ball.
    Repeat the process for each protein bite.
    Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week or up to 2 months in the freezer.

Notes

Easy Chia Jam With Any Fruit
Chia seed jam is a healthy and delicious alternative to store-bought jam. It’s easy to make and uses fresh ingredients that you won’t feel guilty about. This super speedy jam is whipped up in 10 minutes and it is awesome.
If you think making homemade jam is difficult, think again. Say hello to this all natural, lip smackin good chia seed jam. It’s rich, sweet, and has the perfect gel-like consistency. The chia seeds thicken the jam so it means you can pull back the sugar and dial up the flavour.
Go here for the recipe: Easy Chia Jam 
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