Makes a big batch!
These are the yummiest study, uni, on the go or post workout snack! Really easy if you have a food processor. A bit harder if you don’t have one – so use your neighbors, your cousins or just get one yourself because it’ll pay off!
This super recipe will make about 40 balls – I split it with my cousin (and the ingredients too!). But if you are just making it for yourself – feel free to just half all the ingredients below.
Ingredients
660g raw almonds, almond-flour, walnuts, brazil nuts (what ever you have in the cupboard handy or what’s in special in the supermarket)
120g Protein Powder – I used Healthy Chef Pure Native WPI Protein Powder (it’s paleo approved)
18 fresh dates, pitted – so without the seeds
4 tablespoons cacao powder (if you can’t find it at your health shop the next best thing is regular cocoa powder)
1 tablespoon natural vanilla extract/essence
1/4 teaspoon of cardamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of coconut flakes, goji berries, cacao nibs nuts and/or chia seeds for rolling mixture – whatever you want on them really!
Method
– In a food processor – mix the 660g of nuts/almond flour mixture with the cinnamon, protein powder and cacao powder then process until the mix looks well mixed through and kind if like bread crumbs.
– Next add dates, vanilla extract/essence then process again so it’s all mixed through
– Add about tablespoon or two of water so that mixture is soft and forms a soft ball.
– Form into decent sized balls, I used a hearty teaspoon to help create a decent size
– Roll in the above toppings and put in the fridge of a cool place.
Tip: if you live in a big family – these will be abducted – maybe don’t store all of them in the fridge or freezer.
And there’s your raw protein snack for whenever you need a little blood sugar pick me up! Happy days.
Paleo Princess 