Image for illustration onlyCaramel Protein Balls
Rich and indulgent energy bites that combine a tender texture of nut butter and oats with sweet notes of caramel and maple. These spheres are ideal for athletes seeking post-workout nutrition or anyone desiring a healthy, satisfying dessert that delivers a crunchy and sweet experience while maintaining an elegant balance between subtle sweetness and high nutritional value.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1In a blender or food processor, grind the oats and cashews until a coarse flour-like texture is obtained.
- 2Transfer to a large mixing bowl and mix the protein powder and cinnamon.
- 3Add the nut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix well.
- 4Mix until the dough is thick and sticky; If it is dry, add more maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 358
- Protein
- 8.8g
- Carbs
- 47.3g
- Sugar
- 23g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Food processor
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Chef tips
For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and ensure all ingredients are nut-free.
Culinary reasoning
Rich and indulgent energy bites that combine a tender texture of nut butter and oats with sweet notes of caramel and maple. These spheres are ideal for athletes seeking post-workout nutrition or anyone desiring a healthy, satisfying dessert that delivers a crunchy and sweet experience while maintaining an elegant balance between subtle sweetness and high nutritional value.