bite - Almond Joy Protein Balls

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup plant-based protein powder (I used Sunwarrior)*
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 1 tbsp stevia extract
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 5 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup coconut milk, light (canned)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes + more for coating

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from ifoodreal.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, add almonds, protein powder, cacao powder, stevia extract, salt and process until fine powder forms.
In a small bowl, stir together coconut oil, honey, coconut milk, vanilla and add to a food processor. Process until smooth dough forms, stopping and scraping the walls of a food processor. It took me about 3-5 minutes and my food processor needed a few breaks. Then add 1/2 cup of coconut flakes and process until combined, 1-2 minutes.
Place some coconut flakes on a plate, scoop golf size amount of dough, roll with your hands into a ball and coat in the flakes. Alternatively, you could use a bag with small amount of coconut flakes in it and shake to coat the protein ball. Repeat until you run out of dough.
Storage Instructions & Serving Suggestion: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. I liked these protein balls fresh and warm the best! So, when I want one, I warm it up in a microwave for a few seconds. You could also freeze the balls for up to 3 months.
Notes

*I do not recommend using whey protein powder as it absorbs liquids differently than plant-based protein.