coconut mango protein balls
These balls are the perfect snack for packing with you on hikes, bike rides and road trips this summer.
I’d be lying if I said these protein balls were easy to make without a food processor. I’ve never been successful with making them without one. All of the ingredients mix so well with a high-quality processor (I always use the low setting). So with that said – ask your neighbour to borrow one if you don’t have one and get to it!
WET (prep first, see directions below)
2 Tbsp organic chia seeds + 3 Tbsp hot water
1 C or roughly 10 dates + soaked in hot boiling water
2 Tbsp organic virgin coconut oil
DRY
1/2 C Walnuts
1/2 C Cashews
1 C Unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 C Coconut flour
1/2 C Vanilla protein powder
1 Tsp pink salt
1/2 C chopped unsweet dried mango
3 Tbsp Hemp hearts
Servings: 20 1″ balls | Time: 15 mins | Equipment: food processor
Directions:
Boil water in a kettle and soak your chia seeds & dates in hot water in separate bowls
Place the dry ingredients into the food processor and pulse until the nuts are in small pieces
When chia seeds form a thick paste, add to the dry mixture and pulse
Add coconut oil and pulse
Drain the dates (reserving the water) and add them to the processor, pulse until combined
Add 1 tbsp of reserved date water until the mixture is fully combined
Roll into 1″ balls and store in the fridge or freezer for optimal snacking at any time ?
FYI: Hemp hearts are a great source of plant protein (25% of their total calories), contain omega 3 fats and have high amounts of vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc.
HAPPY SNACKING LOLO FAM!
– Leslie B. xo
