Superfood Protein Snack Balls

Written By Cat Jones

vegan + gluten-free / high protein / no bake

Looking for a delicious, nutrient-packed snack thats as energizing as it it satifying? These Superfood Protein Snack Balls are made with whole foods, plant powered protein, and just the right touch of sweetness. Theyre the perfect grab-and-go fuel—whether youre heading to yoga, running errands, or just need a nourishing bite between meals.

🌱 Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds (raw or dry-roasted)

  • ½ cup hemp seeds

  • ¼ cup chia seeds

  • ½ cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

  • 8 Medjool dates (pitted)

  • 2 tbsp almond butter (or peanut/cashew butter)

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • Pinch of sea salt

  • 1–2 tbsp water (as needed)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 2 tbsp cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips

  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut

  • 1 scoop plant-based protein powder (to boost protein even more)

🌀 Instructions

  1. Pulse Almonds in a food processor until they resemble a coarse meal.

  2. Add Dates, hemp seeds, chia, oats, nut butter, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until the mixture begins to clump.

  3. Add Water a little at a time until the dough binds when pinched.

  4. Fold in Optional Add-Ins like cacao nibs, coconut, or protein powder if using.

  5. Roll into Balls about 1 inch each. You should get around 12–14.

  6. Store in the Fridge or Freezer in an airtight container.

    • Keeps 1 week in the fridge

    • Up to 1 month in the freezer

✨ Protein Breakdown (approx. per ball)

  • Hemp seeds: 3g

  • Almonds: 2g

  • Chia seeds: 1g

  • Oats + nut butter: 2g

  • = ~8g protein per ball (even more with protein powder!)

This recipe is part of our Root to Ritual series: soul-nourishing meals inspired by Ayurvedic rhythms and the wisdom of seasonal self-care.
Food is medicine—make it sacred. 🕊️

Cat Jones