Yield: 10
Date Protein Balls
Creamy tahini & peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, and dates - These date protein balls are the perfect on the go snack. Plus they are packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep your blood sugar balanced.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter, runny, single ingredient
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup ground flaxseed
- 1 scoop collagen protein
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dates, chopped
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients except dates & chocolate. In a large bowl, mix together tahini, peanut butter, ground flaxseed, almond flour, collagen, and maple syrup. Mix until fully combined.
- Add in dates & chocolate chips. Fold in the dates and chocolate chips until well incorporated.
- Form the balls. Roll the dough into bite sized balls and sprinkle with sea salt (optional). Place in the fridge for up to 30 minutes.
- Remove from fridge and enjoy! Remove the date protein balls from the fridge and enjoy!! They are great to meal prep for the week so you always have a well balanced snack on hand. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- When choosing a tahini, choose one that has a smooth and runny consistency.
- When choosing peanut butter, choose one with minimal ingredients (peanuts and salt). You always want one that is on the runnier side.
- The best part about these date protein balls is that they are so versatile! Have fun with the adds in. Some delicious extras I think would be delicious are coconut flakes, white chocolate chips, cranberries, etc.
- Meal prep these at the beginning of the week so you always have a delicious balanced snack on hand to grab and go!
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