These Blueberry Protein Balls are made with healthy dates, crunchy nuts, sweet dried blueberries and packed with flavor, protein and nutrition. In just 10 minutes, you can whip them up for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or pre-workout snack! Gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo and freezer-friendly!
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Easy Blueberry Protein Ball Recipe
These simple Blueberry Protein Balls are jam-packed with hearty and delicious ingredients. They’re the perfect snack to make if you need a super quick no-bake treat. You can throw them together in minutes and store them in the fridge all week long!
Everyone could use a healthy make-ahead snack recipe. These simple energy bites have a sweet and nutty flavor that will keep you coming back for more! And it’s easy to customize them with your favorite energy ball ingredients. Looking for more protein ball recipes? You’ll find 12 more delicious Protein Balls here.
What Are Protein Balls?
Protein balls are basically little balls of superfood made with ground nuts, protein powder, dates and more. They’re an ultra-nutritious, ultra-satisfying snack for any occasion. These blueberry almond bliss balls are so chewy and flavorful, and they work with gluten-free, paleo, vegan, dairy-free and grain-free diet plans!
Are These a Healthy Snack?
You bet! Even though these bliss balls are sweet and yummy, they’re very good for you as well. The dates are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals, and the nuts provide protein, carbs and more. Overall, these energy balls are a well-rounded snack that will fuel your body and make you feel amazing!
Recipe Ingredients
Blueberry protein bites come together with a handful of hearty ingredients. You can make substitutions to suit your preferences or stick with what’s listed below.
- Cashews and Pecans: full of healthy fats, important minerals, calcium and potassium, this combination of nuts is the ultimate energy ball ingredients. If you’re not a fan of cashews or pecans, you can sub with sliced or slivered almonds, walnuts or macadamia nuts.
- Medjool Dates: You’ll need about 8 pitted dates.
- Protein Powder: We like this plant-based protein powder. If you’re not a fan of protein powder, sub with ground flaxseeds or ground hempseeds. We have not tested this with a Whey protein powder since we wanted to keep this bliss ball recipe vegan but feel free to do so if it fits with your dietary preference.
- Dried Blueberries: For a pop of fruitiness!
- Almond Butter: To hold everything together.
- Vanilla Extract: For flavor.
- Sea Salt: To taste.
How to Make Blueberry Protein Balls
Get ready for the easiest snack of your life! These energy bites are as simple as pulverizing, rolling and chilling.
- Grind Nuts: Place the cashews, almonds and pecans in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Dates & Grind: Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until the dates are broken down and the mixture clumps together.
- Shape: Roll a half-tablespoon-size of the mixture into a ball with your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture. This recipe will make about 14 balls.
- Serve or Store: Keep these bliss balls in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
Tips for Success
To ensure your protein balls are as tasty as can be, check out the following tips and tricks.
- Use Good Dates: Make sure your dates are fresh and not stale or hard. If they have gotten stale, you can soften them up again and make them good as new! Simply place them in a bowl and pour boiling water into the bowl until all of the dates are submerged. Let the bowl sit, covered, for about 5 minutes, then remove the dates and drain out the moisture.
- Use a Food Processor: You will need a food processor or blender for this recipe in order to pulverize the ingredients. Don’t stop pulsing until the mixture starts clumping together.
- Season/Substitute to Taste: Feel free to add an extra pinch of salt to this recipe, use a different flavored extract or add another kind of dried fruit, if desired. You could also add coconut flakes or chia seeds!
How to Store Homemade Protein Balls
You should keep these blueberry energy balls in an airtight container in the fridge. I personally love enjoying them once they’ve been chilled! They’ll stay fresh in the fridge for up to a week.
Can I Freeze These?
You sure can! These blueberry bliss balls will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 1 month. Just remember to keep them in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Thaw frozen date balls in the fridge before enjoying.
More Healthy Snack Ideas
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These Blueberry Protein Balls are made with healthy dates, crunchy nuts, sweet dried blueberries and packed with flavor, protein and nutrition. In just 10 minutes, you can whip them up for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or pre-workout snack! Gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, paleo and freezer-friendly!
- 1 1/3 cup cashews , sliced or slivered blanched almonds will work as well
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts
- 2 tbsp vanilla or plain plant-based protein powder , we like this plant-based protein powder. If you’re not a fan of protein powder, sub with ground flaxseeds or ground hempseeds.
- 1 cup medjool dates pitted, about 8
- 3/4 cup dried blueberries
- 1 tbsp almond butter , or sub any nut butter or seed butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Place the cashews and pecans in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until the dates are broken down and the mixture clumps together.
Roll a half-tablespoon-size of the mixture into a ball with your hands. Repeat with remaining mixture. This will make about 14 balls.
Keep in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container.
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