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About This Recipe
These little protein packed flavour explosions are so zesty and summery they will transport to you a far away tropical location on your first bite.
I love using fresh lime zest in desserts to really make the flavour pop.
I've added some vegan protein powder to these protein balls to make them a perfectly balanced and satisfying snack to take on the run with you.
Super simple to throw together, these little protein balls are the perfect Sunday afternoon activity to set up your healthy eating goals for the week.
They are naturally sweetened, packed with healthy fats from cashews and tahini and a little protein to ward of those cravings until lunch/dinner time.
I've made a lot of protein balls in my time but I have to say I think these are the best by a long shot.
There is something so surprising about the zesty flavour explosion when you first bit into them, followed by a delicious creaminess from the blended cashews and tahini.
I can happily snack on these all day long!
If you've ever had key lime pie you will understand the title choice for these protein balls: tart and zesty balanced out by sweet, creamy filling and crunchy crust.
These protein balls honestly taste just like one of these pies, rolled up into a perfect bite-sized, coconut-crusted ball of happiness.
What are your favourite protein ball flavour combos? Let me know in the comments below :)
How To Make This Recipe
Key Lime Pie Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (gf if required)
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 5 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 Tbsp. tahini
- 1 scoop vegan protein powder (e.g. pea protein) (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut (plus extra to roll in)
Takes ,makes around 16 balls.
Instructions
- Add oats to a high strength food processor and process for around a minute until roughly broken down
- Add dates and process again until the dates are finely chopped
- Add all remaining ingredients (reserve a little coconut for rolling in later)
- Process until just coming together. If the mixture looks a little crumbly add a dash of water or almond milk until it begins sticking together
- Taking heaped teaspoons at a time, roll the mixture between your palms until smooth
- Add desiccated coconut to a shallow bowl and roll each protein ball until covered
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!
6 Comments
Amazing balls, could not stop eating these 😍😍😍
Reply to Milly
Ahhhhhh these were so good! I made them twice because I couldn’t stop eating them. Love this recipe!
Reply to Chantal Reid
Hey Chantal, that’s so great to hear you loved them so much :) Thanks for taking the time to stop by!
Reply to Tamika Woods
Thanks Milly, so glad you loved them :)
Reply to Tamika Woods
Is there a substitute for the tahini? I just found out I’m allergic to sesame!
Reply to Deanna
Hi Deanna,
Any type of nut butter would be a perfect substitute for the tahini :) just use the same amount. Let me know how they turn out for you!
Tamika.
Reply to Tamika Woods
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