“Peanut Butter & Jelly” Protein Balls {paleo, raw, dairy & gluten free)

1 cup soaked cashews
1/2 dried apricots {about 16}
1/2 coconut manna butter
1/2 cup of freeze dried raspberries
1/4 cup sunflower butter
2 tbsp. goji powder or berries
2 tbsp. pomegranate powder (optional)
1-2 scoops of protein powder
stevia to taste

Who doesn’t love peanut butter and jelly?! I was so excited when I bit into this protein ball! My mind was immediately taken back to a little me in grammar school, opening my metal Smurf lunch box {you can laugh too} and eating my favorite PBJ on white bread {eww I know, I gag and cringe at the thought of eating white bread now}.

Anyway, I was deliciously surprised that this recipe tasted just like the PBJ part!! Truth be told, I was not aiming for such flavors but that is what I got along with a lovely memory that had me missing those innocent Smurf days.

I will take it because my objective was to create a kid- friendly ball, packed with protein and goodness that could be eaten on the run! Mission accomplished! I love it when that happens because last week I had a couple of recipes that hit the trash!

Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Balls {raw, dairy, gluten free,

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Dawn Rofrano with Spoonful of Health

Serves: 14-18

Ingredients

1 cup soaked cashews
½ cup dried apricots {about 16}
½ cup coconut manna butter
½ cup of freeze dried raspberries
¼ cup sunflower butter
2 tbsp. goji powder or berries
2 tbsp. pomegranate powder
1-2 scoops of protein powder
stevia to taste {optional}
crushed freeze dried raspberries {optional}

Instructions

In a food processor or Vitamix puree all ingredients except protein powder.
When mixture is creamy add protein powder and blend well.
Form balls with a tablespoon or so at a time.
Roll balls in crushed, freeze dried raspberries if desired.
Refrigerate for up to an hour or until they are firm.

Notes

These round balls of yumminess will last a week in the fridge and can be frozen as well. I like to use a vanilla pea protein powder that is sweetened with stevia. If your protein powder is unsweetened you may want to add a few dashes of stevia powder or you can use stevia liquid {about 15 drops}. I love adding super foods like the Navitas Naturals, goji or pomegranate powders but they are not necessary if you do not have them on hand. Depending on the type of protein powder you use and how big you make the balls, you can get up to 10-15 grams of protein per ball.

With a Biteful of Health,