Protein Power Balls

This quick breakfast looks like a cookie and tastes like a treat, but functions as protein-fueled nourishment. Keep in the refrigerator and enjoy 1-2 as a healthy snack, or pre-workout fuel.

These no-bake energy bites are delicious, with your morning coffee, or take on the go. Make a batch to last all week!

Gluten free/ Vegan/ Vegetarian/ Dairy free

Elimination level: 0

Servings: 15

Prep time: 5 minutes 

Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond or cashew butter

• 2 tbsp. coconut oil

• 1/3 cup almond flour

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

• ¼ cup honey

• 2-3 scoops Dr. Nancy's Protein Powder*

• 1/2 cup carob chocolate chips

• 2-3 tbsp. water

Preparation:

1) Place the protein powder, nut butter, and flour into a large bowl with the coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract and honey.

2) Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir until a stiff dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

3) Stir in the carob chips, and using a teaspoon, form dough into balls. Place balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

4) Chill for at least 30 minutes, then serve.

5) Store any extras in the refrigerator.

* Your choice of Dr Nancy’s Plant Protein or Whey Protein shake. I recommend Chocolate!

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