No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls stacked on a plate

These No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls are so good you guys! They are poppable, portable and perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon pick me up. Made with less than 10 ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy and great for Sunday meal prep. They’re loaded with all the delicious familiar flavors of baklava like cinnamon, honey and walnuts in a healthy little bite! 

No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls formed on parchment paper

Oats are the main ingredients in this recipe. They are rich in antioxidants and fiber to keep you full. Plus they have heart health benefits that can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar! These bites also contain other healthy ingredients like flax seeds and dates to give you energy and coconut oil which contains fatty acids to help kill bacteria and viruses.

How to Make No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls

Just throw everything in a food processor and blend! It doesn’t get much easier than that! Once blended transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. This allows the ingredients to meld together and makes it easier to form the balls. Scoop the mixture into 1” balls and roll between your hands. The mixture should make about 12 balls. Then store them in an airtight container. 

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Depending on how sweet the Medjool dates are that you use if you prefer a less sweet protein ball then you can cut back on the amount of honey that you use. Just make sure you add in more coconut oil so that the texture remains the same.

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No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls stacked on a plate

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No-Bake Baklava Protein Balls

Perfect for on the go breakfast and snacks these 8 ingredient protein balls have all the flavors of traditional baklava dessert in a tiny tasty bite! They are vegetarian, dairy-free and refined sugar-free.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 balls
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Medjool dates pitted
  • 1 cup oats or gluten-free oats
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup honey (sub maple syrup for vegan)
  • ½ cup flax seed (or chia seeds)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl soak dates in water for 15 minutes. Add them to a food processor and blend until a paste is formed.
  • Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor. Pulse until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
  • Place the mixture in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about half an hour.
  • Line a plate with parchment paper. With wet hands form the mixture into 1” balls and place on the parchment paper-lined plate (or container). Refrigerate for a least an hour (preferably overnight).

Notes

  • If your dates are very sweet or if you’d like to cut down on the sweet taste in general, you can cut back on the honey. Just make sure you add in additional coconut oil so that the consistency remains the same.
  • You can also add protein powder to this recipe. If do you so just cut back on the amount of ground flaxseeds you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Breakfast, Cinnamon, Dairy Free, Dessert, Healthy Snack, Honey, Medjool dates, oats, Protein Balls, Snack, Vegetarian, walnuts
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