No Bake Pistachio Protein Balls
These No Bake Pistachio Protein Balls are perfect! Made with almond flour, pistachios and protein powder, they are a great on-the-go snack or post-workout treat. Easy to make and full of flavor, these protein balls are also low carb, gluten free and diabetic-friendly.
Servings: 10 balls
Calories: 141kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup pistachios crushed or finely chopped
- 1 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder 2.5 tbsp
- ¼ cup lakanto maple flavored syrup
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Rolling
- ½ cup pistachios crushed or finely chopped
Optional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Simply Desserts sugar free pistachio pudding mix see optional ingredients in the post above
- 1 drop green food coloring see optional ingredients in the post above
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except the ½ cup of pistachios for rolling) until a dough forms. Add the optional ingredients if using. You'll want to use a sturdy rubber spatula or wooden spoon here.1 cup almond flour, ¼ cup pistachios, 1 scoop low carb vanilla protein powder, ¼ cup lakanto maple flavored syrup, 3 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll balls in crushed pistachios to coat and place on parchment-lined dish.½ cup pistachios
- Once all the balls are coated, you can refrigerate them for at least 60 minutes to allow them to firm up before enjoying.
- See the recipe video above for more detailed instructions.
Video
Notes
If you opt out of using the pudding mix or keto chow you can use ½ teaspoon of pistachio extract or amplify the pistachio taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1balls | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
