Almond Butter Protein Balls

These Almond Butter Protein Balls are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and made using natural, wholesome ingredients. With satisfying textures, this no-bake energy bite is ready in under 7 minutes and can be stored in the refrigerator for a clean eating treat anytime!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword almond butter balls

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings balls

Calories 188kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

1 cup super fine almond flour
½ cup almond butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil melted but not hot
1 tablespoon maple syrup
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips chopped or crushed into small pieces
¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup dried cranberries coarsely chopped
¼ cup sliced almonds coarsely chopped

Instructions

Mix together almond flour, almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and salt together, until thoroughly combined.
Stir in chopped chocolate chips, coconut, chopped almonds and cranberries with a wooden spoon, until thoroughly combined.
Tip: The dough should be soft but not sticky. if it feels too sticky, then mix in a bit more almond flour, coconut or cranberries to get the right consistency.
Scoop into a heaped tablespoon measure, roll into balls and place in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up. Store in the fridge!

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Notes

Use creamy almond butter and not crunchy.

If the dough feels soft, then mix in more flour, chopped cranberries, or coconut.

Like it sweet? Increase the quantity of maple syrup.

Skip chopping chocolate chips and use mini semi-sweet chocolate chips.

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