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These low-calorie blueberry protein balls are only 95 calories each and taste like blueberry muffins!
Packed with 6g of protein per ball, they’ll satisfy your sweet cravings in a healthy and satisfying way.
Special Tip: If you can't have or don’t like cashews, feel free to swap them out for almonds.
Healthy Blueberry Protein Balls Meal Prep and Storage
Meal Prep: Prepare these ahead of time, cover them, and store in the fridge for later enjoyment.
Storage: These protein balls will stay fresh in the fridge for 5 days, but they do not freeze well.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories per Serving: 95 kcal
Equipment:
- Food Processor
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 5 pitted Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup unsalted cashews
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1-4 teaspoons water
Instructions:
- Add the blueberries, dates, and cashews to a food processor.
- Blend until the ingredients are mostly pureed.
- Add the oats and protein powder to the food processor and pulse until the mixture reaches a cookie dough consistency.
- If the mixture is too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time, pulsing between each addition until it comes together.
- Scoop out the dough with a tablespoon, and roll into balls using your hands. (Tip: Wet your hands if the dough sticks.)
- Place in the fridge to chill, and serve cold or at room temperature. These will stay fresh for 1 week in the fridge.
Nutrition (per ball):
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Carbs: 15.2g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 2.2g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Potassium: 36mg
- Calcium: 17mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Sugar: 8.6g
Bonus Recipe: Healthy Blueberry Juice
Here’s a quick and delicious blueberry juice you can easily make at home in just a couple of minutes. Start your morning off right with the power of fresh berries! Incorporating berries into your day—either in the morning or as a dessert—will give you that extra boost.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup red grapes
- 1/2 cup raspberries
Instructions:
- Using a juice processor, combine the blueberries, cherries, grapes, and raspberries. Whisk and pour into a glass.
- Alternatively, use a blender to mix all the ingredients, then pour the mixture into a bowl. Strain through a mesh strainer by pressing a spoon against the mesh until the pulp is dry and the juice is smooth. You can repeat this step for an even smoother juice.
Stay tuned for a delicious Family Day recipe coming soon: a healthy, mouthwatering fruit treat perfect for dessert!
Resources:
- loseweightbyeating.com
- The Juicing Bible (Second Edition) by Pat Crocker, page 165
