Christmas Pudding Protein Balls

These Christmas pudding protein balls are a tasty and healthy holiday treat that you can eat on the go or at a party. They are a healthy alternative to traditional Christmas pudding because they are full of oats, nuts, dried fruit, and vegan protein powder.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon vegan protein powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

In a food processor, pulse rolled oats until finely ground

Add almond flour, chopped dates, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vegan protein powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and vanilla extract to the food processor

Process until the mixture comes together and forms a sticky dough

Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter

Place the balls on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up

Once firm, store the Christmas pudding protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve