Strawberry Protein Energy Bites (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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150 grams almond flour
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25 grams vanilla protein powder
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1 gram salt
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22 grams crushed freeze dried strawberries
→ Wet Ingredients
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80 grams cashew butter
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60 millilitres honey
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30 millilitres almond milk
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5 millilitres vanilla extract
→ Optional
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15-30 grams strawberry jam
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Crushed freeze dried strawberries and shredded coconut for rolling
# Instructions:
01 -
Place freeze dried strawberries in a ziplock bag and crush using a rolling pin, meat tenderizer, or pulse in a food processor until finely crushed.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, crushed freeze dried strawberries, vanilla protein powder, and salt until evenly incorporated.
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Add cashew butter, honey, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
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If dough appears too dry, mix in additional almond milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. If too wet, incorporate extra crushed strawberries until desired consistency is reached.
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For additional sweetness and a richer strawberry flavor, fold in 1-2 tablespoons strawberry jam to the dough.
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Scoop out 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough per bite. Roll each portion between your palms to form uniform balls.
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Roll each ball in a mixture of shredded coconut and extra crushed freeze dried strawberries. Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm.
# Notes:
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Chilling the energy bites before serving enhances their texture and makes them easier to handle.
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Use naturally sweetened cashew butter and honey for better binding and flavor depth.