Description
Quick and nutritious Vanilla Protein Balls that are nut-free and perfect for a healthy snack on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup plant-based vanilla protein powder
- 3 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Combine all your dry ingredients—shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, vanilla protein powder, and salt—into a food processor. Pulse until it’s finely ground.
- Add the pitted medjool dates and vanilla extract.
- Blend again, then slowly add water, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the mixture starts to clump together.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of the dough into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Notes
These protein balls can be kept in the fridge or frozen for longer shelf-life. Adjust water based on the consistency desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg