Fun Vegan Cashew Protein Bites
These protein-packed bites make for the perfect snack or dessert! Your kids will love them in their lunches, too! Rich vanilla flavor, creamy cashew butter, and a fun touch of sprinkles...everything you need to enjoy a guilt-free treat! You deserve one...go ahead...let's make some!
Servings: 12 bites
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 1 airtight container with a lid
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder equivalent to 2 tablespoons
- 5 soft, pitted dates *You may need to soak them in water overnight
- 3 tablespoons cashew butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- filtered water, as needed
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the first 6 ingredients. (through dates). Process until a crumble forms.
- Add the cashew butter and maple syrup and process again.
- While the motor is running, slowly add in the filtered water until the desired consistency is reached. Look for a dough-like texture. *Not watery but not crumbly.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place about 1-1.5 tbsp of dough into your hand. Roll the dough into a smooth ball.
- Add the sprinkles to a small bowl.
- Press the top of each ball of dough into the sprinkles.
- Place in a container lined with parchment paper.
- Secure the lid and store them in the fridge for up to a week!
Notes
- Feel free to add mini chocolate chips to the top of the bites instead of sprinkles.
- These taste best cold! *Keep them refrigerated.
- You can use a chocolate protein powder as well for a more cocoa-inspired treat.