Brazil Nut Milk and Protein Balls | The Daily Balance
Brazil Nut Milk and Protein Balls
15 mins prepServes 8
A nourishing snack prep for the week featuring Brazil nut milk and protein balls, ideal for enhancing selenium intake and supporting healthy thyroid function.
1: Soak 1 cup of Brazil nuts overnight.
2: Blend the soaked Brazil nuts with 3 dates, a heavy dash of cinnamon, 1 tsp of vanilla bean paste, and 3-4 cups of filtered water.
3: Strain the blended mixture using a cheesecloth and store the milk in the fridge for up to a week.
4: Use the leftover pulp from the Brazil nuts to make protein balls.
5: In a bowl, mix the Brazil nuts pulp with 2 cups of GF rolled oats, 1/2 cup of nut butter, and just under 1/4 cup of honey.
6: Add 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder and a pinch of salt to the mixture.
7: Roll the mixture into balls and store in the fridge for up to a week.
