Easy, no-bake, full of flavor and nutrition from tahini, coconut and energy from dates.
This recipe was inspired by (too soft a word choice there, it’s basically her recipe) one of my lovely momma friends. She said she took a recipe online and replaced oats with protein powder, which totally sounded like something I would do 😅
We had such a good time that day, on a rare occasion while the kids magically kept to themselves. I had some green tea while enjoying these and that was bliss 🥳
So I got her recipe and made it for you! Except it called for 1 tbsp tahini and I’m like THAT’S NOWHERE NEAR ENOUGH TAHINI so here you go 😅 You can use any other creamy nut/seed butter instead.
Let me know if you give them a try!
Tahini Coconut Protein Energy Balls
Get your energy and protein in one ball from these easy flavorful treats.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soft medjool dates, pitted (40 g) about 2 large
- 1/4 cup tahini (56 g) sub other creamy nut/seed butter
- 3/4 cup desiccated coconut (75 g) you can sub quick oats
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (12 g)
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (32 g)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (30 g) plant-based if desired, you can also sub oat flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Blend everything in a food processor until combined. It should be like cookie dough. If too wet, add more protein powder, too dry, add 1 tsp water at a time until combined.
- Roll up walnut sized balls between your palms. (Optional) roll in cocoa powder or more coconut.
- Keep refrigerated and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2 energy balls | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg