Espresso Mocha Protein Power Balls You love your protein balls for the boost... so why not add even more boost by introducing some caffeine to the equation? Honestly, you can't beat that rich mocha flavor.
Ingredients:
1/2 c raw cashews or almonds
1/2 c gluten-free oats
2 T ground flax
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
8 Medjool pitted dates
1 tsp vanilla extract, optional
1/3c espresso almond butter, or nut butter of choice
1-2 T water, as needed*
2 T sweet cacao nibs or chopped dark chocolate
2 T chopped espresso beans
Directions:
1. In a food processor grind nuts and oats into a coarse to fine powder depending on how much texture you want.
2. Add flax and protein powder and pulse to combine.
3. Add dates, vanilla, and almond butter and process until mixture comes together add water as needed. Dough should stick together when pinched between two fingers.
4. Pulse in cacao nibs/chocolate and espresso beans. Remove mixture from food processor and roll into balls.
5. Store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to enjoy!
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