Tropical Trail Mix Protein Bites

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/3 cup dried pineapple (chopped)
• 1/3 cup dried mango (chopped)
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Zest of 1 lime
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Extra coconut for rolling

Instructions

1. 1

   Process cashews and macadamias until coarsely ground

2. 2

   Add protein powder and salt, pulse to combine

3. 3

   Add dried pineapple, mango, and shredded coconut

4. 4

   Pulse briefly to incorporate

5. 5

   Mix melted coconut oil, honey, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla

6. 6

   Add wet ingredients to processor

7. 7

   Pulse until mixture comes together

8. 8

   Roll into 18 balls

9. 9

   Roll each ball in extra shredded coconut

10. 10

    Place on parchment-lined tray

11. 11

    Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm

12. 12

    Store covered in refrigerator