Lemon Protein Energy Bites
New Years resolutions are in full force. Its officially 2017!!!
A lot of us have New year's resolutions in mind and quite a few are health related. I am always on the search for healthy, lightweight meals while out on long hikes or backpacking trips. Typically, if you can get over 100 calories per ounce you are doing good. Well these little protein energy bites are perfect for lightweight easy snacks or small meals while on the go!
You can prepare these ahead of any trips and just store in the fridge. You can even freeze them to make a delicious frozen desert! They are perfect for the adventurer or for the busy worker!
Each ball is 1.4 ounces which is about 120 calories per ounce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates
- 1 cup cashews
- 4 scoops or whey protein powder
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- zest from one large lemon
- juice from one large lemon
- 2 tablespoons of water
- pinch of sea salt
1. This recipe makes 10 1.4 ounce balls. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend for 2-4 minutes or until the mixture makes a dough.
2. Roll out 10 balls by hand. Make sure they are similar in size and weigh approximately 1.4 ounces.
It is as simple as that! Store in the fridge or freezer.
Here are the Macros per ball via My Fitness Pal:
Calories: 179
CArbs: 15.6g
Fat: 10.2g
Protein: 10.3g
Wishing you all amazing adventures full of energy!
Live Wild and Be Free
