Coconut Protein Bliss Bites
More protein balls for the win!! I have been on a journey to find some of the most delicious, lightweight, healthy recipes for the adventurer, backpacker, and all around busy individual. These recipes also have to be easy and quick. Not to mention, I try to get them to be high in protein.
Protein Balls are amazingly easy and healthy for you. If you like coconut, you are going to love love love these!
By the way, for you lightweight backpackers... These are 179 calories per ounce! Each ball weights approximately 1.6 ounces
By the way, for you lightweight backpackers... These are 179 calories per ounce! Each ball weights approximately 1.6 ounces
1 cup coconut flower (you can also use almond flour)
4 scoops of protein powder (you can use vanilla protein powder to make it sweeter)
2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (separated into 1 1/2 cups and 1 cup)
the juice and zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp honey
4 scoops of protein powder (you can use vanilla protein powder to make it sweeter)
2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (separated into 1 1/2 cups and 1 cup)
the juice and zest of 1 lemon
3 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp honey
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp sea salt
3 tablespoons of water
How to Prepare: This recipe makes 10 1.6 ounce balls.
1. Place 1 cup of coconut in a bowl off to the side
2. Combine all ingredients (except 1 cup of coconut) in a food processor and blend for 2-4 minutes or until the mixture makes a dough.
3. Roll out 10 balls by hand. Make sure they are similar in size and weigh approximately 1.4 ounces.
3. Roll balls into the extra coconut to give the balls a nice coating of shredded coconut.
4. Store in the fridge for at least 1 hour before eating.
It is as simple as that! Store in the fridge or freezer.
Here are the Macros per ball via My Fitness Pal:
Calories:287
Carbs: 19.7g
Fat: 19.9g
Protein: 10.6g
Please feel free to share this recipe with your friends and family :)
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