Pistachio Protein Balls

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These Pistachio Protein Balls are the perfect healthy bite! They have a delicious chewy texture and are just sweet enough, perfect for when the sweet craving hits.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: healthy treats, Snacks, Sweets

Cuisine: American, Australian, Vegetarian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: bliss balls, energy bites, pistachio, tahini

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Sarah Bell

Equipment

Food Processor
Measuring Cups and Spoons
2 Dessert spoon
Medium saucepan
Heat Proof Bowl
small baking tray

Ingredients

130 grams pistachios shelled
¼ cup tahini or pistachio butter
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons rose water
½ cup unflavoured whey protein powder
50 grams white chocolate

Instructions

Line a small baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
Set aside one tablespoon of the pistachios and add the rest of the pistachios to a food processor. Blend until you get a fine meal like texture.
To the food processor add the tahini, maple syrup, rose water and protein powder. Blend until well combined and the mixture sticks together well.
Take a spoonful of the pistachio mixture and roll into a ball a little smaller than a golf ball. Place onto the baking paper lined tray and repeat this step with the remaining mixture.
Finely chop the reserved pistachios and set aside.
Add a heat proof bowl to the top of a saucepan half filled with water. Break the white chocolate up and place in the bowl. Bring the saucepan to a medium heat and stir the chocolate as it melts. Once completely melted, remove the bowl from the pan and turn off the heat. If the chocolate is too thick and you would like it thinner, add a small spoonful of coconut oil and stir it through to melt.
Place a protein ball onto a spoon and use a second spoon to drizzle chocolate over the ball until it is completely coated. Let any excess melted chocolate drip off the ball and then place back onto the tray. Repeat this step with the remaining balls until they have all been coated in melted chocolate. Top the protein balls with the finely chopped pistachios.
Place the protein balls into the fridge to set. Once the chocolate has set the protein balls are ready to eat.

Notes

Storage

Transfer the protein balls to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. If freezing, remove a ball from the freezer to thaw at room temperature about 10 minutes before enjoying.

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