Orange Cardamom Protein Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 8 Medjool dates (pitted)
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Orange zest for coating (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if dry, then drain

2. 2

   Process cashews in food processor until finely ground

3. 3

   Add dates and process until sticky

4. 4

   Add protein powder, coconut flour, cardamom, orange zest, and salt

5. 5

   Process while adding orange juice, melted coconut oil, and vanilla

6. 6

   Mix until dough comes together

7. 7

   Roll into 16 balls

8. 8

   Roll in extra orange zest if desired

9. 9

   Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm

10. 10

    Store covered in refrigerator