lemon coconut protein bites - no bake

Servings: 12 servings
Rating: 3
Difficulty: easy
Category: breakfast
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/lemon-coconut-protein-no-bake-bites-recipe/
Prep: 10 mins
Total: 10 mins

Ingredients:

  • 8 medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • zest and juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder (i used vega vanilla protein + greens)
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup almond milk (plus more, if needed)
  • unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling

Directions:

  • Place dates, applesauce, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla in a large food processor
  • Process until dates look nearly pureed and mixture is very-well combined
  • Add coconut flour, protein powder and salt
  • Process until mixture forms a smooth ball of “dough” (if mixture looks too dry, add almond milk. if it looks too wet, add coconut flour.)
  • Roll into 12 balls and place about 1/2 cup shredded coconut in a small bowl and roll balls in coconut, if desired
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator

Notes:

Nutrition Facts:

Serving size: 1 bite Calories: 80

  • total fat: 1g
  • saturated fat: 1g
  • monounsaturated fat: 0g
  • cholesterol: 0mg
  • sodium: 30mg
  • carbohydrate: 17g
  • dietary fiber: 4g
  • sugar: 12g
  • protein: 3g nutrition bonus:
  • potassium: 112mg
  • iron: 7%
  • vitamin a: 1%
  • vitamin c: 11%
  • calcium: 4%