Author Notes
This quick and easy recipe for Superfood Crunch Protein balls are super crunchy, delicious and packed with powerful protein and nutritious superfoods. They’re perfect for your pre/post workout snack, your little one’s afternoon snack, a healthy lift during your mid-afternoon slump at work or a breakfast on the run. Best of all, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and refined sugar free! —greenqueen
Ingredients
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1 cup
pitted Medjool dates (about 8 – 9 pieces, roughly chopped)
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3/4 cup
Holy Crap Dragon’s Blend
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1/2 cup
almond meal/almond flour (blanched or not)
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1 tablespoon
raw cacao powder
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1 tablespoon
maple syrup (Grade B if you can find)
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1 tablespoon
each of desiccated coconut, cacao powder, almond meal for rolling (optional)
Directions
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In a food processor, whiz dates until it forms a paste.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and blitz until the mixture starts to form a ball.
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Pull off golf ball-sized portions, then roll between slightly wet hands.
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Roll in coconut, cacao, and almond or leave it as is.
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Keep stored in airtight container or jar in the fridge for at least two weeks.
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