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Six date protein balls served on a white round plate, drizzled with peanut butter and topped with flaky salt.

Salted Caramel Medjool Date Protein Balls

Soft, chewy, naturally sweet salted caramel medjool date protein balls made with simple, wholesome ingredients and a boost of protein. These no-bake bites taste like dessert but fuel like a snack.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer and Snack Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 109 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Medjool dates (pitted; about 10 to 12 large dates)
  • ¾ cup gluten free old fashioned oats
  • ¼ cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
  • ½ cup vanilla protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water

Instructions
 

  • Add Medjool dates to a food processor and pulse until a sticky paste forms.
    Add dates to a food processor and blend until it is turned into a paste.
  • Add almond flour, oats, pecans, protein powder, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until the mixture starts to clump together. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time as needed.
    Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor until the result is sticking all together.
  • Scoop and roll into bite-sized balls, about 1 tablespoon each. (Optional: drizzle with softened nut butter and a sprinkle of sea salt.) Chill for 10 to 15 minutes if desired, or serve immediately.
    Using a cookie scoop to evenly scoop balls onto a silicone mat lined baking sheet.

Kori's Tips

For more helpful hints, substitution ideas, cooking tips, and other delicious recipes check out my post above.
TIPS: Lightly toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant; soak dates if firm; adjust salt to taste for that perfect sweet-salty balance. Nut butter can be warmed and softened in the microwave then drizzled over the balls then topped with a sprinkle of sea salt. 
VARIATIONS: Drizzle with melted dark chocolate; add shredded coconut; mix in ½ teaspoon espresso powder for deeper flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Enjoy as a snack, pre-workout bite, or crumble over yogurt or smoothie bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.4mg
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