How do you power up with protein powder? From smoothies and baking to quick and easy energy bites like these, the opportunities are endless! Keep going strong all day long with this great recipe for delicious and nutritious coconut protein bites created by Vega.

Coconut Date Ball Protein Bites 

Yield: 15 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes 

Ingredients

• ½ cup pitted and chopped dried dates
• ⅔ cup cashews
• 1 scoop Vega One French Vanilla
• ½ cup shredded, unsweetened coconut 

Preparation

Add dates, cashews and Vega One French Vanilla to the base of a food processor fitted with a chopping blade. Pulse until dates and nuts have formed a sticky crumb. Add coconut and pulse to combine. Depending on the consistency, you may need to add up to ½ cup water to make ingredients stick together.

Remove mixture from food processor and combine into a large ball. Cover and place in the fridge to harden, about 2 hours. Pinch off 2 tablespoons worth of dough and roll into balls. Protein bites will keep in the fridge for 10-14 days.

Recipe originally posted on myvega.com.