11 January, 2018
Classic Protein Bliss Balls
Classic Protein Bliss Balls
Makes: 20
Ingredients:
- 150g pitted dates
- 1/3 cup raw cashews
- 1/3 cup raw almonds
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 3 scoops (90g) chocolate protein powder
- 2/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon cacao
- 75ml melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
Method:
- Place the pitted dates in a heat proof bowl, cover with 2/3 cup of boiling water and soak for 30 minutes
- As the nuts, protein powder, shredded coconut, coconut flour and cacao in a food processor and process until the nuts are roughly chopped
- Drain the dates from the liquid, ensuring you reserved the liquid for later
- Add the drained dates to the food processor with the melted coconut oil and process until it comes together
- Gradually add in the reserved liquid in teaspoons quantities until you can pinch the mixture and tightly roll into a bowl (this recipe used approximately 2 & 1/2 tablespoons liquid)
- Roll approximately a tablespoon of mixture into a ball using damp hands
- Roll in the desiccated coconut
- Place in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before enjoying
Nutritional Value per Ball:
- Calories: 132
- Total fats: 8.7g
- Total carbohydrates: 8.4g
- Sugars: 5.4g
- Protein: 5.9g
Recipe Notes:
- Store in an air tight container in the fridge for a maximum of 5 days
- Store in a zip lock bag in the freezer for a maximum of 6 months
- Protein powder used in the recipe is Protein Supplies Australia WPI Fast Release protein powders
- You can buy online from www.proteinsuppliesaustralia.com.au
- Use the Discount code holly10 at checkout to get a 10% discount
Disclaimer: C4K Kitchen does not hold any responsibility for the consumer using this recipe including the storage guidelines and time frames recommended in the recipe notes. The consumer holds all responsibilities to ensure that food hygiene and safety standards are adhered to.