Chocolate Cherry Protein Balls
These Chocolate Cherry Protein Balls are the perfect treat after a workout or anytime you want a healthy delicious snack.
Servings 20
Calories 128kcal
Ingredients
- 10 pitted dates soaked in hot water for about 10 mins
- 1 cup dried bing cherries
- 1 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 TB water (plus more for dipping)
- 1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Add dates, into food processor and process until dates are mostly chopped.
- Add cherries, protein powder, vanilla extract and 1 TB of water and continue to process.
- While processing, add 1 TB at a time of water if the mixture is too thick until the mixture forms into a ball.
- Shape mixture into about 20 balls.
- Dip balls into water quickly (this helps the almonds to stick to them).
- Roll balls into chopped almonds.
- Keep in fridge until ready to eat. Will keep in the fridge for about a week.
Notes
* This recipe will make about 18-20 balls. Nutrition information is for 18 balls.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9.6g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 3g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg