Description
These Maple Pecan Protein Balls are a quick and healthy snack, perfect for a boost of energy. They are easy to make and require no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, toasted
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine toasted pecans, pitted dates, protein powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture forms a sticky dough.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of alcohol-free vanilla extract to the mixture.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more maple syrup.
- If the mixture is too wet, add a little more protein powder.
- These protein balls can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg