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Cranberry Almond Protein Balls

A delicious snack with a balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats, these easy protein bites are the perfect mindful treat! Mix it up by adding various ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 14 Balls
Calories: 140 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quick oats
  • ½ cup protein powder of choice*
  • 2 Tbsp Hemp seeds or chia seeds
  • ¾ cup almond butter**
  • 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2-4 Tbsp Water***

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the ingredients for the no bake protein balls (except for the water) to a food processor. There's no need to separate the wet ingredients from the dry ingredients as everything gets blended up.
  2. Blend until all of the ingredients are combined into a thick dough. You may need to stop the food processor a couple of times to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula for even blending.
  3. Taste the balls for flavor and if you feel they need to be sweeter, you can add an extra tablespoon of pure maple syrup or some more dried cranberries.
  4. If the dough is too crumbly to press together, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water, until the dough is easy to mold into balls. It should resemble firm cookie dough.
  5. Form 12 to 16 balls out of the protein ball mixture.

Notes

  • *I use an unflavored, unsweetened goat whey protein powder, but any protein powder that you love will work. Vanilla protein powder would be ideal. 
  • *I use an unflavored, unsweetened goat whey protein powder, but any protein powder that you love will work. Vanilla protein powder would be ideal. 
  • **I use unsalted, unsweetened natural almond butter. If you’re using a nut butter that contains salt, you may not need to add salt to the balls.
  • **I use unsalted, unsweetened natural almond butter. If you’re using a nut butter that contains salt, you may not need to add salt to the balls.
  • ***You will likely need to add a small amount of water to get everything to blend together nicely. I use 4 tablespoons. Once the mixture can be pressed into balls easily, you’ll know you have the right consistency.
  • ***You will likely need to add a small amount of water to get everything to blend together nicely. I use 4 tablespoons. Once the mixture can be pressed into balls easily, you’ll know you have the right consistency.
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  • Store balls in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can freeze the balls in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • Store balls in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can freeze the balls in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1ball (of 14) Calories 140kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140

% Daily Value*

Serving 1ball (of 14)
Calories 140kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.