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no sugar high protein snack

Sugar Free Protein Balls

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Global
Servings 16 balls

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Measuring cups set
  • 1 Measuring spoons set
  • 1 baking tray or plate
  • 1 sheet parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking tray or large plate with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add pitted dates to the mixing bowl and mash with the spoon until they form a thick paste.
  • Add rolled oats, protein powder, shredded coconut, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and salt to the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and almond milk to the dry mixture and mix until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add almond milk 1 teaspoon at a time and stir until the dough holds together when pressed.
  • If the mixture is too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of oats at a time and stir until it becomes easy to roll.
  • Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms to form a smooth ball.
  • Place each finished ball onto the prepared parchment-lined tray.
  • Repeat rolling until all the mixture has been used and the tray is filled with balls.
  • Refrigerate the protein balls for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Notes

For best texture, store these sugar free protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage, letting them soften at room temperature for a few minutes before eating. You can swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter, or use a plant-based protein powder to keep them vegan. Adjust the consistency by balancing small additions of liquid (almond milk) and dry ingredients (oats or protein powder), and feel free to roll the finished balls in extra shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or seeds for more flavor and texture.
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