No-bake, simple, and easy to keep on hand.

A quick blend of dates, nuts, and protein that comes together in minutes. Slightly sweet, easy to customize, and useful when you want something small but satisfying.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
• ½ cup almonds or walnuts
• 2 tbsp almond or cashew butter
• 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavored)
• a pinch of sea salt

Optional:
• a splash of vanilla extract
• cacao powder for a chocolate version
• chia seeds or hemp hearts
• shredded coconut for rolling

METHOD

• Add all ingredients to a food processor
• Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and holds together
• Roll into small balls

• Chill 20–30 minutes to firm up

BUILD IT YOUR WAY

• Add cacao powder for a chocolate version
• Roll in coconut, cocoa, or crushed nuts
• Adjust nut butter for a softer or firmer texture
• Add seeds for more texture
• Make smaller or larger depending on how you use them

SWAPS & NOTES

• If dates are firm, soak briefly in warm water to soften
• Texture should be sticky but not wet — adjust with more nuts or dates
• Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer
• These are naturally sweet — best as a small add-on, not a full meal