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Pecan Protein Balls
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Pecan Pie Protein Balls (plant-based)

Looking for a healthy snack idea? These protein balls are one of the most easily prepared snacks and they come with one more benefit; they taste like pecan pie. They are dairy-free, simple to make, and delicious. If you are looking for that perfect meal-prep protein snack, write this recipe down!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert, protein snack
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Servings: 10 balls
Author: Michelle Kadera at The Happy and Wholesome Mommy

Equipment

  • 2 medium-sized bowls
  • 1 container with lid

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • ½ cup oat flour
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar

Wet ingredients

  • ½ cup cashew butter *almond butter could work, too
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon plant-based milk
  • ½ teaspoon melted coconut oil

Topping

  • ¼ cup raw pecans, chopped

Instructions

  • Place your oat flour, oats, coconut sugar, ground flaxseed, and cinnamon into a medium bowl and give it a mix. Then, get another bowl and mix your wet ingredients in it. Add the cashew butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, plant-based milk, and coconut oil to the bowl and mix.
  • After mixing the wet ingredients, add the dry ingredients except for the pecans to the bowl. Continue mixing the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients to form a dough. Ensure that the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and the dough is smooth. Then, use a cookie scoop to roll the dough into balls.
  • Chop the pecans and place them in a small bowl or on a plate. Press the tops of the rolled dough into the pecan pieces.
  • You can now put the balls into a container with a lid and place them in the fridge to get firm.
  • The balls will last in the fridge for up to 12 days.

Notes

Instead of chopping the pecans, you can simply press one or 1/2 of a pecan into the top of each ball.
Are you a chocolate lover? Add a drizzle of melted chocolate over top or simply dip the ball into a bowl of melted chocolate with coconut oil. Place the balls onto parchment paper to allow the chocolate to cool and harden.
Feel free to replace the cashew butter with almond butter.