Coconut Collagen Balls
These coconut balls are so versatile and a favorite afternoon snack, pre-workout boost, crumbled on yogurt, or eaten any way your heart desires! I've tried to find a low sugar ball recipe for a long time and these were finally the right consistency, flavorful, and very low in sugar. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
What are the health benefits of collagen?
Benefits of collagen include gut health, improvement in hair/skin/nails, and improved digestion just to name a few. I used a flavored collagen in this recipe for a flavor burst but you can definitely substitute with plain collagen peptides if desired.
Dairy free, gluten free, grain free
Ingredients
· 1 cup almonds
· 1/4 cup cashews
· 1/4 cup brazil nuts
· 2 tbsp cacao powder
· 1 tbsp chia seeds
· 1 tbsp hemp hearts
· 1 tbsp ground flax
· 1 tbsp maca powder
· 1 tsp cinnamon
· 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
· 1/4 tsp sea salt
· 1/4 cup coconut butter
· 1 scoop Primal Kitchen vanilla coconut collagen
· 4 tbsp unsweetened almond milk (or your favorite nut milk)
· 3 dates (soaked in warm water for 5-10 minutes)
Directions
In a food processor, pulse nuts until a thick flour-like consistency forms. I like to leave some nut chunks for a crunchy texture. Once your desired consistency is formed, add in the rest of the ingredients and blend until everything is mixed - no more than 2-3 minutes.
Shape into balls. I covered some in cacao powder and some in unsweetened shredded coconut for added flavor. This batch made 13 medium sized balls
Enjoy immediately, store in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for future use
