Cranberry Orange Protein Balls
These cranberry orange protein balls are made with rolled oats, cashew butter, dried cranberries and fresh orange zest. They are naturally sweetened, full of protein and so easy to mix together for a bright, festive snack.
Servings: 24 balls
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder I used Truvani Whey
- 1 cup cashew butter I used Artisana
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons almond milk if needed
- ¼ cup dried cranberries chopped
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add rolled oats, protein powder, cashew butter, maple syrup, orange zest, vanilla, ginger and sea salt to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine until a dough starts to form. Getting the mixture to combine takes a little arm muscle and it may seem too thick at first, but it will come together as you keep mixing. I used my hands to knead the dough near the end and that seems to help. If your mixture seems too dry, you can add almond milk, starting with 1 Tablespoon.
- Stir in chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Once combined, use a small cookie scoop to scoop and roll the dough into balls.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes to set or enjoy right away.
Notes
- Zest size matters: Finely grated zest blends better into the dough and gives a more even citrus flavor.
- Chop the cranberries: Smaller pieces mix in more smoothly and help the balls hold their shape.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the dough before rolling. Add a little extra maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter bite.
- Storage: These keep well in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g