You have probably seen these lovely little coconut mouthfuls in your health food shop, they are super quick to make and are the perfect low carb 4 o'clock pick me up instead of a snickers.

Yields1 Serving
 330 g raw almonds
 60 g vanilla protein powder
 16 g fresh dates, pitted
 2 tbsp coco powder
 1 tbsp vanilla extract
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 desiccated coconut for rolling the balls in
1

In a food processor add the raw almonds and other dry ingredients and process to a crumbly texture.

2

Add the dates and process again adding the vanilla. The mixture will start to come together, now add a little water if the mixture is too dry. The mixture should form a soft ball.

3

Roll into small ping pong size balls then coat in the coconut. Place in an airtight container in the fridge.

Ingredients

 330 g raw almonds
 60 g vanilla protein powder
 16 g fresh dates, pitted
 2 tbsp coco powder
 1 tbsp vanilla extract
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 desiccated coconut for rolling the balls in

Directions

1

In a food processor add the raw almonds and other dry ingredients and process to a crumbly texture.

2

Add the dates and process again adding the vanilla. The mixture will start to come together, now add a little water if the mixture is too dry. The mixture should form a soft ball.

3

Roll into small ping pong size balls then coat in the coconut. Place in an airtight container in the fridge.

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