If your school has a nut free policy, the Nut Free Protein Balls are a great alternative using seeds. The addition of protein gives you and your kids that extra boost when you need it. They're also gluten, egg and dairy free too.
Ingredients
4 medjool dates, pips removed and soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes, drained
½ c pumpkin seeds
1 c desiccated coconut
1 t vanilla essence
1 T pure maple syrup
2 T cacao powder
¼ c chocolate protein powder
½ c coconut oil, melted
Instructions
Combine everything in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Using damp hands, form into balls. Chill until set in the fridge, at least one hour. Store in an airtight container.
Note: These Nut Free Protein Balls are from my most recent cookbook, Healthy Lunchbox Love. Check it out of more healthy snacks and refined sugar free options.
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Recipe by Wicked Wellbeing at https://wickedwellbeing.com/nut-free-protein-balls/