Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (100g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (45g) vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup (40g) unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (125g) creamy almond butter
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tbsp extra shredded coconut for rolling

Instructions:

  1. Place the 1 cup of rolled oats in a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk in the 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until no clumps of powder remain.
  3. Add the 1/2 cup creamy almond butter and 2 tbsp maple syrup to the center of the dry pile.
  4. Pour in the 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice and add the 2 tbsp lemon zest.
  5. Fold in the 1 tsp vanilla bean paste.
  6. Stir vigorously with a stiff spatula until a thick, heavy dough forms.
  7. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.
  8. Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between your palms until smooth and spherical.
  9. Toss each ball in the extra 2 tbsp of shredded coconut until evenly coated.
  10. Store in a sealed container immediately to maintain the velvety interior.