Lemon Blueberry Protein Balls
These Lemon Blueberry Protein Balls are a slightly sweet, fruity, high-protein treat that’s easy to make with no cooking required.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- cookie dough scoop
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup unflavored protein powder
- ½ cup blanched almond flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy cashew butter
- juice and zest of 1 small lemon
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ½ cup dried blueberries
- flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the protein powder, almond flour, and salt until well combined.
- Next, add the cashew butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and stir until well combined and a dough forms.
- Fold the dried blueberries into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Let the cookie dough chill in the fridge for 15 minutes and then use a 2 tablespoon size cookie dough scoop to scoop them into balls. You should have around 20 balls.
- Top each ball with flaky sea salt and enjoy!
Notes
These protein balls are perfect for pre-prepping ahead for quick snacks or breakfast.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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