Description
Delicious and nutritious Strawberry Protein Balls made with almond flour, freeze-dried strawberries, and vanilla protein powder. These no-bake snack bites are easy to prepare in just 10 minutes and are perfect for a quick energy boost or healthy treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 1 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries (lightly crushed, approximately 20 grams)
- 1/3 cup Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1/4 cup Freeze-Dried Strawberries (pulsed into powder)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Cashew Butter
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 4 tablespoons Almond Milk (plus 1–2 tablespoons extra if needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon Natural Strawberry Extract
Instructions
- Crush the strawberries: Add the freeze-dried strawberries to a zip-lock bag and gently crush them using a rolling pin until you have a mix of powder and small pieces.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, mix the almond flour, finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and vanilla protein powder thoroughly.
- Add wet ingredients: Incorporate maple syrup, cashew butter, almond extract, and natural strawberry extract into the dry ingredient mixture.
- Mix dough: Stir everything together until a moist, soft dough forms. If the mixture feels too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons almond milk gradually. If too wet, add vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Shape and coat: Lightly grease your hands with oil to prevent sticking. Roll the dough into 12 equal balls. Then roll each ball in the powdered freeze-dried strawberry to coat evenly.
Notes
- Ensure the freeze-dried strawberries are fully dry to avoid soggy dough.
- You can substitute cashew butter with almond butter or peanut butter based on preference.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to control sweetness.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- These bites make a great pre- or post-workout snack or a healthy on-the-go treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
