2018 Week 33 Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls

Ingredients

1 cup toasted coconut (divided)

3/4 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts

1/2 cup dried pineapple

2 Tbsp water

1 scoop No Whey – pea protein powder

2 tsp vanilla

2 Tbsp honey 

Instructions

1. Combine 3/4 cup of coconut and macadamia nuts into a medium bowl.

2. Combine the dried pineapple and water into a small microwave safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds. Remove and allow to cool enough to handle.

3. Add the reconstituted pineapple to a food processor and pulse into a paste.

4. Add the pineapple paste to the coconut and macadamia nuts along with the protein powder, vanilla and honey.

5. Mix to combine. The consistency should be sticky and form a ball.

6. Roll 1 inch balls of this mixture and then coat with the remaining 1/4 cup of coconut. Place in the refrigerator to set for a few minutes. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

7. Makes approximately 12 – 15 bites

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