Aloha Energy Bites - Pineapple Coconut Protein Balls

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Pineapple, dried

• Canned Goods

  • 1 serving Vanilla protein powder

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Honey

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Vanilla

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Coconut, toasted
  • 3/4 cup Macadamia nuts

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

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Ingredients

• 1 cup toasted coconut (divided)
• ¾ cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
• ½ cup dried pineapple
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 serving vanilla protein powder
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp honey (or agave)

Directions

• Combine ¾ cup of coconut and macadamia nuts into a medium bowl.
• Combine the dried pineapple and water into a small microwave safe bowl and heat for 20 seconds. Remove and allow to cool enough to handle.
• Add the reconstituted pineapple to a food processor and pulse into a paste.
• Add the pineapple paste to the coconut and macadamia nuts along with the protein powder, vanilla and honey.
• Mix to combine. The consistency should be sticky and form a ball.
• Roll 1 inch balls of this mixture and then coat with the remaining ¼ cup of coconut. Place in the refrigerator to set for a few minutes. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Makes approximately 12 - 15 bites