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Gluten-Free Macadamia Protein Balls (Vegan)
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Gluten-Free Macadamia Protein Balls (Vegan)

Light, energizing, and simple to make. These chocolate macadamia protein balls are made with vegan protein powder and without peanut butter

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 9 balls
Calories: 130 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup macadamia nuts
  • 2 protein powder vegan (roughly ½ cup)
  • ⅛ cup cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons brown rice syrup
  • ⅓ cup almond milk
  • ½ almonds

Instructions

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  1. In a small food processor, chop the macadamia nuts into small pieces- make sure not to grind them all into a flour, you want some texture left.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
  3. Pour in the brown rice syrup and begin to mix.
  4. Slowly add the almond milk and continue to mix until everything looks like one sticky ball.
  5. Grind the almonds into small pieces and place them in a shallow bowl.
  6. Using your hands, portion the mixture into balls. Roll each ball in the almonds until coated and set on a piece of parchment paper when done. You'll need to press the almonds into the balls firmly so it sticks.
  7. Note: to prevent the mixture sticking to your hands too much, rub some coconut oil on them as needed.
  8. Place the balls in the freezer for thirty minutes to set.

Notes

  • The protein powder you choose will affect the texture and flavor of the balls.
  • You cannot substitute whey protein though as the balls will not hold together
  • If you want the balls to be sweeter, add a few drops of stevia to the mixture or roll them in paleo chocolate chips
  • paleo chocolate chips
  • Grab the ingredients you need from my Pantry Staples
  • Pantry Staples
  • The protein powder you choose will affect the texture and flavor of the balls.
  • You cannot substitute whey protein though as the balls will not hold together
  • If you want the balls to be sweeter, add a few drops of stevia to the mixture or roll them in paleo chocolate chips
  • Grab the ingredients you need from my Pantry Staples

Nutrition Information

Calories 130kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 91mg (4%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 16IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9 balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Calories 130kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 91mg 4%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 16IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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