Protein-Packed Cashew Cookie Bites - Gluten-free

These Protein-packed Cashew Cookie Bites have officially become one of Mr. Grumbles's favourite gluten-free recipes.  Packed with dates, cashews and vanilla protein powder, these little bite-size cashew cookie bites keep him going when he doesn't get a chance to eat his lunch.

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Healthy Cashew Protein Bites

Don't you love recipes that come together quickly, require very few ingredients AND are healthy?

These cashew cookie bites are all of the above! Perfect for back to school lunches, a quick 3 pm snack or even as a snack before a workout, these easy cashew balls are one recipe that you will be making all the time!

Why do I love these cashew cookie bites?

1. Because with only a couple of ingredients and 5 minutes of my time, lunch box snacks are complete.
2. The total cost of this recipe was under $3...typically, a single Larabar is over $1 so making these at home is a huge saving.
3. By adding some protein powder, I can create a well-rounded snack that will keep hunger at bay for hours.
4. Finally, it certainly doesn't hurt that these protein-packed, bite-size cashew cookie balls are absolutely delicious!

Copycat Protein Larabar Ingredients

Here are the only ingredients you will need to make these copycat protein larabars:

• Cashews - You will want roasted and salted cashews. If your cashews are unsalted, simply add additional salt to suit your taste.
• Dates - You will want pitted dates. Tip - If your dates are very firm, place them in hot water for about 5 minutes to soften them slightly. Also, open each date up as there are sometimes leftover pits in the dates.
• Protein Powder - I like to use Nutricost Vanilla Casein but you can use any flavour protein powder. If you choose to use a different variety of protein powder, such as pea or egg white, you may need to add more or less protein powder.
• Salt and Vanilla to taste

Protein-Packed Cashew Cookie Bites Instructions

These cashew cookie bites could not be any easier to make!

Step 1: Add ingredients to food processor

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and turn it on for 1 minute.
• Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and continue to process until mixture can easily be pressed together and hold its' shape. Tip - if mixture is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency. If mixture is too wet, add additional protein powder.

Step 2: Create the Cookie Bites

• Using a small cookie scoop, take sections of the mixture and roll them into bites by using the palms of your hands.

Step 3 - Enjoy!

How many cashew cookie bites does this recipe make?

Using my cookie scoop, I got about 14 cashew cookie bites. You can make them bigger or smaller to suit you taste.

Easy Cashew Balls Substitutions

Cashews - you can easily replace these with any other nut.

Protein Powder - I used vanilla flavoured whey protein powder.  For this recipe, any protein powder (pea, casein, egg white) will work.  Depending on the absorbancy of the type of protein you use, you may need to add a little water, honey or maple syrup (1 teaspoon at a time) to the mixture if it looks to dry.  If you don't have any protein powder, simply replace the protein powder with an additional ½ cup of cashews.

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