Superfood Protein Balls
Whether you need a breakfast component or an on-the-go snack, these Superfood Protein Balls are the tasty solution! With a food processor and a handful of ingredients (with a great deal of artistic license), you can make a satisfying superfood snack that's just right for you.
- 1/2 cup gluten free certified oats
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (or walnuts, pecans, blanched almonds, etc.)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cup deglet noor dates, pitted (or dried figs with stem removed, or a combination)
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
- 3/4 cup natural organic peanut butter (stirred)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp collagen peptides (optional)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
- Step 1
Add the first four ingredients (plus optional collagen and/or flaxseed, if desired) to a large food processor and pulse 10 times until nuts are chopped into small pieces.
- Step 2
Add coconut oil followed by dates into a microwave safe bowl and microwave 30-45 seconds until oil is melted and dates are softened.
- Step 3
Add dates, coconut oil, peanut butter, and vanilla to the food processor and process until ingredients become a sticky dough
- Step 4
Pull off a tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and place on a large plate or in a large container. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Store the Superfood Protein Balls in the refrigerator and pull out for a quick and delicious breakfast component or snack!
TerraSoul is a fantastic source of raw cashews, deglet noor dates, figs, and countless other raw ingredients I like to use in a variety of recipes!