Date and Coconut Protein Balls

Date and Coconut Protein Balls

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Ingredients

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  • Medjool Dates: 2 1/2 cups pitted
  • Chocolate or Vanilla Protein Powder - 1/2 cup
  • Desicated coconut - 1 cup
  • unsweetened cocoa powder - 1/4 cup
  • Flaxseeds - 1/2 cup
  • Coconut Oil (melted) - 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon

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Instructions

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  1. Add the dates to a saucepan with 1 tbsp of water and cook down until dates are soft and combined.
  2. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl. 
  3. Add the cooked Medjool dates and coconut oil to the dry ingredients and mix well - you may need more or less coconut oil depending on consistancy (you want the mixture to stick together)
  4. Use 2 tsp to measure and roll each scoop into a smooth ball.
  5. Roll each ball in the remaining coconut to coat and sprinkle with some flaxseeds.
  6. Serve and store in the refrigerator.

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