Vegan Pecan Pie Protein Balls
These Vegan Pecan Protein Balls are a healthy no-bake snack that are packed with protein and simple ingredients. Keep them in your fridge for busy days, school lunches, or a quick energy boost with endless flavor variations.
Servings: 10 balls
Calories: 151kcal
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
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet ingredients
- ½ cup creamy cashew butter *almond butter could work, too
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon plant-based milk
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil, slightly melted and cooled
Topping
- ¼ cup raw pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Place the 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.
- Pour the dry ingredients, except for the pecans into the bowl of wet ingredients. Continue mixing until the consistency is like dough. Then, use a cookie scoop to roll the dough into balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined dish.
- Place the chopped pecans in a small bowl or on a plate. Press the tops of the rolled dough into the pecan pieces. Place the balls into the fridge to firm up for 1-2 hours.
Notes
Storage:
Pecan protein balls should be placed in an airtight container and kept in the fridge. You can store it this way for up to 12 days.
You can freeze the balls for up to two months. Allow the balls to stand on the counter for a few minutes before enjoying.
Tips + Modifications:
Feel free to replace the cashew butter with almond butter. They are the most similar kind of nut butter according to flavor.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg