Fun Vegan Cashew Protein Bites
These bite-sized, protein-packed, vegan treats taste like you are having your favorite dessert. They are guilt-free, high in protein, and made with wholesome ingredients. Now go stock your fridge with these Easy No-Bake Vegan Cashew Coconut Protein Bites.
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 146kcal
Equipment
- 1 food processor
- 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 Medjool dates, pitted *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 the 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1date | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg