Chunky Monkey Protein Balls {5 Ingredients}
These chunky monkey protein balls are the perfect mix of sweet & nutty and choocolately goodness! They are gluten free, vegan, and the perfect snack for any time of day!
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw walnuts *plus some extra
- 6-8 large medjool dates *pitted
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup banana chunks *2 small/medium bananas
- 1/3 cup protein powder of your choice I use Nuzest Just Natural flavor which only has one single ingredient which is pea protein.
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds or chia optional
Instructions
- Begin by soaking walnuts in water overnight- or in hot water for 2 hrs. Then rinse and drain.
- In a food processor- blend together 2 cups of walnuts, medjool dates, protein powder, and ground flax until smooth.
- Mash in the bananas with a spatula, and fold in the chocolate chips, and remainder walnuts.
- Pulse a few times, or make sure well combined with a spatula.Leaving bigger or smaller chunks of bananas, based on your preference.
- Roll into balls and store in the freezer.