Coffee Flavored Protein-Nut Balls LOW-SUGAR These little nuggets provide protein, multiple nutrients, natural energy from dates and cocoa nibs, immune system boosters from pumpkin seeds, and healthy fats from 5 out of 9 ingredients.
1 cup cashews or almonds or Brazil nuts (I used a combination of almonds and Brazil nuts for this photo), soaked 2-3 hours, plus 1-2 tablespoons chopped (for mixing in, optional)
Additional coconut, pumpkin seeds, chopped or cocoa nibs for pressing into finished balls (optional)
Drain cashews. Put in food processor bowl and process until ground up well. Add dates; process again until consistent. Pulse coffee, water, and remaining ingredients. Use a heaping 1/8 cup measure of dough and form mixture into 12 balls. Roll and/or press coconut, seeds or cocoa nibs into balls f desired.