Cherry Almond Protein Bites
 
 
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Recipe type: Snack, Healthier Options
Cuisine: Healthier Options
Yield: 20 Bites
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Roasted Almonds no salt
  • 1 cup Montmorency Dried Cherries
  • 1 Scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
  • 6 Crystallized Ginger Medallions
  • 2-4 Tbsp water
  • ¼ tsp salt
If adding Photo Bling:
  • 1 Tbsp finely ground pistachio nuts
  • 6-8 dark chocolate chips
Instructions
  1. Finely process the Almonds in food processor or blender, pulsing and blending until all chunks are ground.
  2. Add the Cherries, Ginger, and Protein Powder and process again until a smooth dough/paste.
  3. While processing, add 2 Tbsp water or more as it processes to come together. Don't use too much...you want it super thick. Fudge-like.
  4. When it's very smooth and all ingredients are blended, remove from the machine and work directly from the container.
  5. With a teaspoon sized-spring scoop, make 20 balls and place on a parchment lined plate/sheet pan.
  6. Roll between palms to form a ball and they're done!
To Add Bling:
  1. Very finely grind pistachio nuts to almost a powder and roll them in your hand together with one of the bites until it sticks. You won't get much, just a dusting.
  2. Next, in your smallest ramekin melt 6-8 dark chocolate chips at 50% power for 30 seconds. With the tine of a fork drizzle a very thin line of chocolate. Allow to harden.
Recipe by Gluten Free Spinner at https://glutenfreespinner.com/2017/01/cherry_almond_protein_bites.html