Salted Caramel Protein Bliss Balls
These salted caramel protein bliss balls are soft, fudgy, and perfectly chewy! Made with dates, almond flour and coconut, they come together in minutes and make the best grab-and-go snack.
I love keeping a batch of these in the fridge for a post-workout boost, mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or even a healthier dessert option when the sweet tooth hits. Here’s everything you’ll need and how to make them!
What You’ll Need
Equipment
- Food processor
- Cookie scoop optional
Ingredients
- Medjool dates
- Almond flour
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Salted caramel protein powder: I’m using the 1UP Nutrition salted caramel protein (code “Jaycee” for 20% off).
- Fine sea salt
- Fat free milk: Or milk of choice.
How To Make Them
- Soak dates: Soak pitted dates in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain. This helps soften and moisturize dates that may be dry.
- Blend dry ingredients: Add almond flour, coconut, protein powder, and sea salt to a food processor and pulse until coconut flakes are finely chopped and mixture is combined.
- Add the rest: Add dates, milk, and blend until a dense crumbly mixture forms.
- Roll: Scoop 1.5 tbsp portions of “dough” and roll into balls (this recipe makes 12 total). I use this 1.5 tbsp cookie scoop to measure. Chill in the fridge or freezer and enjoy!
Tips
- Start with less milk: Only add more if needed. I find that 1 tbsp milk is perfect, but if you’re using a different protein powder you may find you may need less or more. Once the mixture begins to crumble and slightly stick together, you know you’ve added enough.
- Mix-ins: This are delicious with extra mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or nuts!
- Chill: I love these most cold, after they’ve sat in the freezer for about an hour.
To Store
Store salted caramel protein bliss balls in the fridge up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 3 months.
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Lastly, be sure to leave a rating and review down below if you make these salted caramel protein bliss balls! And don’t forget to tag me on IG – always love to hear from you and see what you’re making. ♡ Enjoy!
Salted Caramel Protein Bliss Balls
Equipment
- Cookie scoop optional – this one is exactly 1.5 tbsp
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup medjool dates (200 g) pitted
- 1/3 cup almond flour (40 g) packed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 scoops salted caramel protein powder (64 g) ~1/2 cup
- pinch fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fat free milk (15 g) or milk of choice
Instructions
- Soak dates in hot water for 5 minutes to soften, then drain.
- Add almond flour, coconut, protein powder, and sea salt to a food processor and pulse until coconut flakes are finely chopped and mixture is combined.
- Add dates, milk, and blend until a dense crumbly mixture forms.
- Scoop into 1.5 tbsp portions and roll into balls (recipes makes 12 total). Chill in the freezer for an hour if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust milk as needed (especially if using a different protein powder). I always recommend starting with less.
- These are delicious with other mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or nuts.
Nutrition
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