SALTED CARAMEL PROTEIN BALLS (nut-free)
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These nutritious-and-delicious bites are super easy to make and are packed with healthy fats, complex carbs, fibre, and plant-based protein. They are nut-free and suitable for gluten-free and vegan diets.
Salted Caramel Protein Balls make a great snack or dessert, and can be enjoyed as part of a healthy breakfast or lunch. Because they are peanut and nut-free, I often pack them for school (see photos below).
Ingredients for 16 balls:
1 1/3 cups gluten-free rolled oats (*see note below)
1/2 cup Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein powder
2 Tbsp chia seeds (optional, or use additional oats)
1 Tbsp maca powder (optional)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp Kosher salt
3/4 cup Healthy Crunch Salted Caramel seed butter (or cashew butter or nut/seed butter of choice)
1/4 to 1/3 cup raw honey (substitute agave or date syrup for vegan)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
*Note: I prefer to use smaller flake quick cooking oats or pulse-blend old-fashioned rolled oats slightly for a less-coarse texture.
Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, maca, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the seed butter, honey, and vanilla and stir until well combined.
Put the dough in fridge for 20 to 30 minutes then roll into balls. Refrigerate until firm.
Salted Caramel Protein Balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a week or frozen for longer.
