BERRY BLISS BALLS (low carb)

Berry Bliss Balls topped with coconut and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

These nutritious and delicious low-carb protein balls are on repeat at my house.  Easy to make.  Packed with healthy fats and protein.  And suitable for vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and keto diets, too!

Ingredients for 13-14 balls:

• 1 cup roasted unsalted cashews

• 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries or raspberries

• 1/2 cup Nuzest Clean Lean Wild Strawberry protein powder

• 1/2 cup Lakanto sugar-free Powdered monk fruit sweetener

• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• pinch sea salt 

• 1/2 cup cashew butter 

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp pure almond extract (optional)

• 3 or more Tbsp unsweetened cashew or almond milk, adjusted to desired consistency 

• optional toppings: unsweetened shredded coconut, crushed freeze-dried strawberries, or toppings of choice

Directions:

1. Put cashews, strawberries, protein powder, sweetener, coconut, and salt into food processor or blender container and blend together.

2. Add cashew butter, vanilla extract, almond extract, and 1 Tbsp of milk. Pulse a few times and then blend until well combined, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides with a spatula as needed. Add additional milk as needed if the mixture seems dry.

3. Scrape the sticky mixture onto a plate or parchment paper. Using your hands, roll into balls. Roll formed balls in toppings of choice and chill before serving.

Berry Bliss Balls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, or the freezer for up to 2 months.

Berry Bliss Balls made and topped with freeze-dried raspberries.