Walnut & Maple Spiced Protein Balls

Contributed by Gather & Feast’s Ashley Alexander
[https://www.gatherandfeast.com/] thanks to Walnuts Australia.

Servings: 20 balls

Author:

Vegan Refined Sugar-Free Dairy-Free

Instructions

1 1. Place the walnuts onto a paper-lined baking tray and bake at 170C for 10-15
minutes, stirring the walnuts halfway through the baking time. Remove the
walnuts from the oven and set aside to cool.
2 2. In a food processor , add 1 1⁄2 cups of the roasted walnuts and blend until a
paste forms.
3 3. Next, add the remaining walnuts, oats, coconut, dates, maple, cinnamon, and
sea salt, and blend until combined and the mixture forms a smooth ball in the
food processor.
4 4. Now add the coconut flour and blend until combined. Scoop and form the
mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place onto a paper-lined tray.

NOTE: As you’re forming the mixture it might seem quite oily. This is the oils
from the roasted walnuts which is perfectly fine and will give the protein balls
a delicious texture when set.
5 Next, sprinkle a little ground clove over the rolled balls. Now, roll in
desiccated coconut or finely crushed walnuts (optional).
6 Place the tray of protein balls into the freezer for a couple of hours or
overnight to set. Store the protein balls in the freezer or fridge in an
airtight container. Enjoy them straight from the freezer or fridge for the
ultimate chewy texture.