No-Bake Hot Cross Bun Protein Balls

Name: No-Bake Hot Cross Bun Protein Balls
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Cup Roasted Almonds; - 1 Cup Medjool Dates (Soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained); - 1/2 Cup Desiccated Coconut; - 1/4 Cup Protein Powder (Vanilla, hot cross bun or caramel); - 1 Tsp Vanilla; - 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon; - Pinch of Allspice; - Dash of Oat Milk (or as needed for your food processor); - 40g Dark Chocolate (Melted)

2 steps

Prep:10min

An easy and healthy twist on an Easter classic that takes under 10 minutes. Vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free and oil-free!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:50:23 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories135.4 kcal (7%)

Total Fat8.7 g (12%)

Carbs12.3 g (5%)

Sugars8.9 g (10%)

Protein3.7 g (7%)

Sodium7.2 mg (0%)

Fiber2.6 g (9%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

14 servings

Protein Balls:

1 cuproasted almonds

1 CupMedjool Dates

Soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained

0.5 CupCoconut

Desiccated

0.25 CupProtein Powder

Vanilla, hot cross bun or caramel

1 tspvanilla

½ tspcinnamon

Allspice

Oat Milk

or as needed for your food processor

Choc Cross

40gDark Chocolate

Melted

Instructions

Step 1

Place all protein ball ingredients into a food processor and process until thick and smooth. Roll into balls of desired size (I made 14).

Step 2

Use a teaspoon to drizzle a chocolate cross onto the top of each protein ball. Pop in the freezer for 2-3 minutes to set the chocolate, remove and enjoy! Store in the fridge for up to one week.