Replace artificial protein bars with a healthy whole-food option!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups raw almonds
2 tablespoons natural protein powder OR LSA meal
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
8-10 medjool dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut oil or water
Additional nuts, desiccated coconut or cacao powder to roll balls in
Method
Add almonds, protein powder, raw cacao and cinnamon into blender and combine until a crumbly mixture. Add dates and vanilla and process again. While blending, slowly add water or coconut oil until mixture combines and sticks together. Using wet hands, roll a spoonful of mixture into balls and then roll into your choice of nuts, coconut or cacao.
Makes about 15 balls.
Food As Medicine
Protein provides amino acids which are essential to our health, keeps you fuller for longer and also helps build lean muscle mass which will boost your metabolism.
The millions of protein bars on the market are highly processed and contain extremely artificial ingredients which are damaging to your health over the long term. Making your own protein balls is the best option for your health!
