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.
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
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