• Prep Time: 20 min
Super Citrus Protein Balls

Number of servings

ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted prunes (approx. 24)
  • 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed Sunkist® orange juice
  • 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 0.25 cup plant-based vanilla protein powder
  • 4 teaspoons Sunkist® lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 0.5 cup raw cashews
  • 2 teaspoons Sunkist orange zest
  • 0.25 cup raw shelled hemp seeds, for rolling

PREP TIME

PREPARATION: 20 minutes

Directions

  1. Tear the prunes and put in a small bowl; toss with the orange juice and press the prunes into the liquid with a fork. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Place the prune mixture and liquid, oats, coconut oil, protein powder, lemon zest and chia in a food processor and process until mixture just comes together.
  3. Add the cashews and pulse until the nuts are broken down and chopped into the mixture.
  4. Portion the mixture into heaping tablespoons and roll into balls, then roll in hemp seeds to coat.
  5. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature before enjoying.