Coconut Chai Protein Quinoa Energy Bites
I'm calling these ones "protein quinoa energy bites" because instead of loading them up with nuts like I normally do, I actually used some plant-based protein powder. The protein powder gives them a touch more sweetness and also helps keep them a little lower in fat, while still making them filling and satisfying.
Servings: 16 Balls
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups medjool dates about 12 - 15
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or nut butter of choice
- 3 tablespoons chai flavored protein powder
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup quinoa crispies
- Water if needed
Instructions
- To the food processor, add the dates. Process until broken apart and sticky, about 30 seconds. Add coconut and process until evenly distributed in the dates.
- With the food processor running, add the remaining ingredients (minus the crispies and water) and process until a dough begins to form. You should be able to pinch it between your fingers and it will stay together. If the dough feels dry pulse in some water 1 teaspoon at a time until it comes together. Pulse in the quinoa crispies.
- Form the dough into golf ball-sized truffles (you should get 14 - 16 balls). Place the ball on a parchment lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.6mg