If you thought it was impossible to make bliss balls without dates, you were mistaken! These little gems come together so well and taste like a dessert. Packed with a really good dose of protein and satiating fat, you couldn’t get a better snack if you’re following a ketogenic or low carb diet. Collagen protein is a wonderful gut-friendly protein option that is packed with a variety of nutritional benefits, it heals the gut lining, it’s packed with satiating amino acids and enhances the health of hair, skin and nails.
KETO PROTEIN BALLS
- Nutritional Breakdown: per portion (whole recipe)
(g)
- Calories: 323.7 (3884)
- Carbs: 22 (264)
- Fat: 22.6 (271)
- Protein: 7.8 (94)
- Sodium: 0.05 (0.57)
- Sugar: 3.7 (44)
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
Makes 16
INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter
- ½ cup collagen protein powder
- 3 tbsp Nuvia Sweetener
- Optional additions
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon MCT oil
- Topping options
- Raw cacao powder
- Dessicated coconut
METHOD
- 1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until a dough forms. This is best done with hands. Alternatively this can be done in a blender or food processor. Add a tablespoon of hot water to help it bind. Roll into 16 balls and dust with your favourite toppings, or consume as is. Store in the fridge.
