Conventional Recipes

Nut Free Protein Balls

 
Prep time Cook time 1 hour | Total time 1 hour 10 mins
 
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.
 
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Serves: 16-20 balls
 
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
  1. 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.