POPSUGAR

Jul 26 2015 - 2:30am

Cherry Almond Coconut Protein Balls

From Jenny Sugar, POPSUGAR Fitness

Cherry Almond Coconut Protein Balls

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup raw almonds
    1 cup cottage cheese
    1 tablespoon maple syrup
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 cup rolled oats
    1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
    1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped

Directions

  1. In a food processor, grind the raw almonds until a coarse powder forms. Add the cottage cheese, maple syrup, and cinnamon and mix until a paste forms.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, coconut, and cherries.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix well.
  4. Form into 18 balls and place on a wooden cutting board lined with parchment paper.
  5. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Allow to thaw five minutes before eating.

Makes 18 servings.


Source: Calorie Count [1]

Nutrition

Calories per serving
78

Source URL
https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Cherry-Almond-Coconut-Protein-Balls-31038232