Can’t believe I almost missed #InternationalCoffeeDay!
Since I don’t have a pretty fall picture drinking a pumpkin spice latte, here is a recipe for Coffee Protein Balls Featuring the Gold Fall Tray from @thequaintrellehome
Tag me @b.adventurefit if you try this recipe!
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Coffee Protein Balls
Servings: 12 Balls
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 20 small dates *deglet dates were used for this recipe. If using Medjool dates, use approx. 8 large ones.
- 1/2 cup Fresh brewed strong coffee or espresso
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Soak dates in brewed coffee for 15 minutes.
- While dates are soaking, chop almonds in a food processor until pieces are all broken up. Set chopped almonds aside and prepare remaining ingredients.
- Drain dates and set the remaining coffee aside. Do not throw out the coffee.
- Blend dates in the food processor adding 1 tbsp of coffee at a time, blending between tablespoons, until you have a caramel consistency.
- Once you have reached your desired consistency, add the remaining ingredients and pulse until blended together.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the dough and roll into balls. Once all of the dough has been rolled into balls, set in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Protein balls can be stored in a container for up to a week in the refrigerator.
Photos: @b.adventurefit
Plate: @thequaintrellehome