sunflower seed protein balls

By vdub

Ingredients

• 1 very ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter, such as sunbutter preferably organic
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 4 scoops unflavored whey protein powder
• 3 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup toasted unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, preferably fruit juice sweetened

Preparation

Step 1

Combine banana, sun butter and honey or maple in a food processor fitted with a steel blade attachment. Process to combine. Add whey, coconut flour, cinnamon and salt and process until it forms a dense paste. Add sunflower seeds and cranberries and pulse until incorporated. Roll into 24 balls, about 1 ½ tablespoons each. Freeze in a re-sealable bag to 1 month. Defrost at room temperature before eating.

Fiber: 2 grams. Protein: 5 grams. Sodium: 39 mg. Saturated fat: 1 gram. Sugars: 6 grams. Carbs: 9 g.