No-Bake Eggnog Protein Balls

Author: Kristine Fretwell

Recipe type: Snack

Prep time: 15 mins

Total time: 15 mins

Yield: 18 balls

Easy and festive eggnog protein bites. Great to keep stashed in your freezer whenever you want a healthier snack.

Ingredients

½ cup coconut butter *
2 cups puffed rice (I used Nature's Path Organic Rice Puffs)
¾ cup whey protein, vanilla (I used Whey Gourmet)
2 tsp rum extract
¼ cup honey (I used Nature's Hollow Sugar-Free Honey)
3-4 Tbsp eggnog (I used So Delicious Dairy-Free Nog)
3 Tbsp white chocolate chips
½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the coconut butter, whey protein, rum extract, nutmeg & honey. Mix until smooth.
Add in the puffed rice and work it into the dough with your hands.
Mixture will appear dry so at this point, add in the eggnog. Start with 3 Tbsp and use an extra 1 Tbsp if needed.
Roll into balls. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or foil.
Mixture might be a bit sticky when rolling it, but they will firm up once chilled.
Place in the freezer on the cookie sheet to firm up. After a few hours I usually remove them from the cookie sheet and place them in a container and place back in the freezer. They can also be stored in the fridge for about a week or more.

Notes

* coconut butter can be found at health food stores, or you can make your own by grinding unsweetened coconut in a good blender or food processor.

WeightWatchers PointsPlus - 2 points each

Nutrition

Serving size: 1 ball Calories: 91 Fat: 5.3 g Saturated fat: 3.7 g Carbs: 8.8 g Sugar: 2.7 g Sodium: 23 mg Fiber: 2.4 g Protein: 3.6 g Cholesterol: 6.7 mg

Recipe by Busy But Healthy at https://busybuthealthy.com/no-bake-eggnog-protein-balls/