Strawberry Protein Bites

🥘 Ingredients

• cashews
  3/4 c
• freeze-dried strawberries
  2.5 c
• hazelnuts
  4 tbsp
• maple syrup or honey
  2 Tbsp
• pitted medjool dates
  6
• strawberry protein powder
  3 Tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• food processor
• food processor or high-speed blender

1. 1

   Soak pitted medjool dates in hot water for ⏱️ 10 minutes then drain any excess liquid.

   pitted medjool dates: 6
2. 2

   Add hazelnuts and cashews to a food processor . Grind to create a fine flour.

   hazelnuts: 4 tbsp, cashews: 3/4 c
3. 3

   Mix in dates, freeze-dried strawberries , maple syrup or honey , and strawberry protein powder and process to form into a sticky dough.

   freeze-dried strawberries: 1 c, maple syrup or honey: 2 Tbsp, strawberry protein powder: 3 Tbsp
4. 4

   Scoop out a portion of dough and roll between your palms to form a bite-size hall Repeat with the remaining dough to create approximately 15 bites.
5. 5

   Pulse the freeze-dried strawberries in a food processor or high-speed blender to create a powder. Roll the bites in the powder to coat them.

   freeze-dried strawberries: 1.5 c
6. 6

   Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.