Description
Salted caramel protein energy bites make the perfect energizing pick me up. They are naturally gluten-free, vegan, and have no added sugars!
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw or roasted cashews, unsalted
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates, about 8 dates
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder of your choice (whey, pea, soy, rice, hemp, egg white, casein, collagen, brown rice, etc)
- 2 tablespoons seeds of your choice (hemp seeds, chia seeds, or ground flax seed)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons vanilla almond milk or water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
1. In a food processor or Vitamix, blend cashews and dates until mostly broken down into a crumbly consistency.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until mostly smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
3. Roll into 1-inch bites. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
I often like to make a double batch of these energy bites to freeze. Then, I will take them out a few at a time to thaw for a quick snack that’s already ready to go!