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No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls

January 9, 2018 by Monique 24 Comments

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No food processor paleo protein balls; yep that’s right, just one bowl to mix it all together, roll and you’re done! Combining nut butter, coconut, hemp seeds, a little honey and your favourite protein powder. The perfect healthy sweet snack! Gluten and grain free.

No food processor Paleo Protein Balls stacked in a bowl. Recipe made with crunchy nut butter, coconut, hemp seeds, honey and protein powder.

I went back to school last week (to pick up studying my Bachelor of Health Science, yay!) and my lunch box was crying out for some healthy home made snacks. Sure I had the obligatory raw nuts and carrot sticks, but there needed to be something a little more exciting in there. Let me tell you, after 8 hours of classes, you need some excitement! My lunch box needed no food processor paleo protein balls.

Since my first version of no food processor protein balls topped the list of the most popular blog recipes in 2017, I figured you guys might like the recipe for these too 🙂 It’s easy to see why recipes like this are so appealing. Just one bowl to mix it up, no fancy equipment. And they offer a solution to that most pesky, always-nagging-hungry time, the 3pm slump! One or two of these little bites with a nice cup of tea is just right.

No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls! One bowl to make these quick mix energy balls. The perfect healthy snack made with nut butter, honey, hemp seeds and coconut. Yum! #proteinballs #energyballs #paleo #glutenfree

When I first started making quick-mix protein balls, I used a base of oats. However, lately oats haven’t been agreeing with me. I’m not certain if that’s because I can’t find certified gluten free oats in Australia, or because oats of any variety have started to cause irritation both of my digestion and my skin. Since giving up oats (which makes me very sad! they’re nutritious + awesome) I have noticed an improvement, so I’m going to stick with it for now.

This recipe uses crunchy nut butter, hemp seeds and coconut to create a yummy protein ball base with a nice texture. Yay for hemp now being a legal edible foodstuff in Australia! If you can’t track them down easily, almond meal/flour can be used instead. I’ve been buying all my protein ball ingredients from a bulk foods store (I love The Source Bulk Foods – this is not a sponsored post) which means I can buy just as much as I need. Economical and easy.

Make these no food processor paleo protein balls your new easy afternoon treat!

No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls. A healthy easy snack made with nut butter, hemp seeds, honey, protein powder and coconut. One bowl, gluten free, grain free. Yum! #proteinballs #energyballs #paleo #healthysnacks

No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls; just one bowl to make these quick mix healthy energy balls! The perfect snack made with nut butter, hemp seeds and coconut. Yum! #proteinballs #energyballs #paleo #glutenfree
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No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls

No food processor paleo protein balls! Just one bowl to mix it all together, roll and you're done! Combining nut butter, coconut, hemp seeds, a little honey and your favourite protein powder. The perfect healthy sweet snack! Grain free, gluten free.

Course Snacks and Bites
Categories dairy free, egg free, freezer friendly, gluten free, grain free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 balls, approximately

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashew butter - I like to use crunchy cashew butter
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup protein powder of choice e.g. whey protein, or vegan protein like hemp or pea. Use unflavoured or a light flavour like vanilla or mild chocolate
  • 1/3 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/3 cup desiccated coconut

For coating the protein balls

  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut extra

Instructions

  1. Combine cashew butter and honey in a large mixing bowl.

  2. Add the hemp seeds, desiccated coconut and 1/4 cup of protein powder. Start to stir the mixture together to form a crumbly, slightly sticky dough. Continue to add the remaining protein powder until you get the mixture to a consistency you can shape into balls.

  3. Using your fingers, shape heaped tablespoons of the mixture into balls. Press firmly to get a nice solid shape. Roll in additional desiccated coconut if desired.

  4. Place the balls in the fridge to firm up a little. Keep them stored in the fridge. They should last about two weeks; you can also freeze them and they'll keep well for 2-3 months. 

Recipe Notes

*I have made these balls using crunchy cashew butter or crunchy almond butter. I find the crunchy nut pieces add a nice texture to the protein balls. If you use smooth nut butter, you may need to add a little extra hemp seed/desiccated coconut to help hold the balls together as there may be more liquid. 

*Similarly, if you use maple syrup instead of honey you might need a little more of the dry ingredients too as I find maple syrup to be more runny.

*You can substitute almond meal/almond flour for the hemp seeds. I prefer the texture of hemp seeds!

*Please use a nice natural protein powder with no (or very few!) artificial ingredients. These are such a simple, healthy snack, keep them that way 🙂

No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls. A healthy easy snack made with nut butter, hemp seeds, honey, protein powder and coconut. One bowl, gluten free, grain free. Yum! #proteinballs #energyballs #paleo #healthysnacks

No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls! One bowl to make these quick mix energy balls. The perfect healthy snack made with nut butter, honey, hemp seeds and coconut. Yum! #proteinballs #energyballs #paleo #glutenfree

No Food Processor Paleo Protein Balls! One bowl, quick mix, gluten free and grain free. A healthy snack made with nut butter, protein powder, hemp seeds, honey and coconut. #proteinballs #energyballs #paleo #glutenfree

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  1. Tatiana says

    January 25, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    I dont like oats in protein ball that much , so your recipe is just what i was looking for!

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 25, 2018 at 9:57 pm

      So great to hear Tatiana! It’s nice to mix it up and these protein balls work perfectly without oats in there 🙂

      Reply
  2. Leslie-Anne says

    January 21, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    These look great! Was hemp not a legal food item in Australia before?!

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 22, 2018 at 10:22 am

      Thanks so much! 🙂 No you couldn’t buy hemp as a food product until very recently – like last month! Some stores sold hemp but it always had to be labelled “strictly not for consumption” etc. LOL!

      Reply
  3. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    January 20, 2018 at 5:50 am

    Such yummy little bites! I love that these are packed with protein. I need to have snacks like this on hand.

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 21, 2018 at 1:37 pm

      You and me both! I’m such a snacker and these are perfect for powering me through a busy morning 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mira Richard-Fioramore says

    January 19, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    These look DELISH! I like that you added protein in them, am always lacking in that department!

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 21, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      Me too 🙂 I’m good with protein in meals but it can be harder to make sure your snacks contain protein. These are an easy fix!

      Reply
  5. Yang says

    January 19, 2018 at 8:43 am

    I have made protein balls with this ingredient combination – they are SOOOO good! The hemp hearts are such a bonus. My kids who would not eat any form of coconuts, would eat them hidden in the balls too. Winner! <3

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 22, 2018 at 10:21 am

      Aww thanks so much Yang! 🙂 Gosh I can’t believe your kids are not into coconut, I would have thought that would be a kid-friendly food!

      Reply
  6. Megan Stevens says

    January 18, 2018 at 1:22 am

    Mmm, the flavor of cashew butter and protein powder sounds like my kids would LOVE these! Such a good protein treat; thank you!

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      Thank you so much Megan 🙂 Cashew butter is just one of those things that is always so lip-smackingly delicious! I can’t get enough!

      Reply
  7. Lindsey Dietz says

    January 17, 2018 at 2:51 am

    How exciting that those of us without food processors can enjoy such a special snack!

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:10 pm

      Exactly! These are so easy to make and everyone can make healthy snacks!

      Reply
  8. Yvonne says

    January 17, 2018 at 12:39 am

    Great healthy snack idea for the kids.

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Thanks Yvonne 🙂

      Reply
  9. linda spiker says

    January 16, 2018 at 11:12 am

    I love these little grab and go snacks!

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      Me too me too! haha. We always keep a bag of them in the fridge!

      Reply
  10. Joni Gomes says

    January 16, 2018 at 7:53 am

    I need to make protein balls more often! Just bought desiccated coconut too.

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:12 pm

      Yay Joni you definitely should! They’re such a good snack to keep in the house!

      Reply
  11. Tessa Simpson says

    January 16, 2018 at 7:33 am

    Yum!! Filling, nutrient dense, and ready to keep you going for hours! Love em! I use hemp hearts wherever I can!

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      Aw, thanks so much Tessa!! 🙂 And nice to hear you love your hemp hearts too, they’re so yummy and I love the texture they add to these!

      Reply
  12. Jean says

    January 16, 2018 at 6:04 am

    What a great recipe! Love protein balls when I’m in need of a quick snack.

    Reply
    • Monique says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:16 pm

      Thank you so much Jean! We love our protein balls, quick to make and I love that you can keep them stocked away in the fridge or freezer for ages 🙂

      Reply

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