Aloha Protein Balls
These Aloha Protein Balls are packed with texture, bright flavor, and protein. They’re great for breakfast or an after-workout snack.
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates pitted
- 1½ cups coconut shredded, unsweetened
- 1 cup almonds slivered roasted
- 1 cup almond meal or almond flour
- ½ cup protein powder vanilla
- ¾ cup almond butter salted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest fresh
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ginger dried powdered
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt Morton brand
Instructions
- In the bowl of a large food processor, pulse together dates, coconut, slivered almonds, almond meal, and protein powder. Continue to pulse and scrape the bowl as needed, until everything is evenly incorporated. The slivered almonds should be chopped into small bits that will add a little crunch to the finished protein balls.
- Add the remaining ingredients and continue to pulse, scraping down the bowl until everything is incorporated and you reach a desired consistency. The mixture should stick together when pinched. If it doesn't want to pinch together, add water, a tablespoon at a time, until it comes together. The mixture should not be wet or extra sticky.
- Portion out the mixture using a 2" scoop, packed tightly. Roll portions into balls, and enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. These can be made ahead and stored in the freezer - just give them at least 30 minutes to thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. These can be made ahead and stored in the freezer - just give them at least 30 minutes to thaw at room temperature before eating.
- Inspired by the protein balls at Eduardo’s Beach Shack in Aruba.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 large protein balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.