Vegan Christmas Pudding Protein Balls
These fudgy vegan mini Christmas puddings are gluten-free, flourless and packed with protein. This healthy recipe requires no cooking either - bonus!
Servings: 24 balls
Calories: 132kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g pitted dates
- 160 g raisins
- 150 g pecan nuts
- 75 g almonds
- 3 tbsp slivered almonds
- 80 g dried cranberries
- Zest of half an orange
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 60 g neutral protein powder optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (except slivered almonds and cranberries) into a food processor into smooth and well combined.
- Transfer mix to a bowl and fold in slivered almonds and cranberries.
- Shape into balls and set aside.
- Top with cashew cream frosting and leave to chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Dates can be replaced with an equivalent quantity of other dried fruits, such as additional raisins, sultanas or cranberries (or any other dried fruit you prefer)
- Cinnamon or any other spice can be used on its own without the others – though the combination gives it more a of traditional Christmas pudding flavour
- Almonds and pecans can be replaced with other nuts such as walnuts or cashews