These hemp protein balls are a great mid-day snack to keep you full. They contain a decent amount of protein and fat to keep you full and satisfied and are really easy to make. You just need a handful of ingredients and a food processor. They are also gluten-free, peanut-free, refined sugar-free and dairy-free.

Ingredients
Walnuts – This is the base of the balls. You want to use raw, unsalted walnuts. I buy mine from Costco.
Hemp powder – Hemp powder is a great source of protein and fat. You could also substitute this with any other protein powder you have on hand as long as you like the taste.
Dates – Dates give the balls their sweetness and help them stick together. I prefer to use Medjool dates but you could also use deglet dates. If you’re dates are old or dry, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes before using to soften them up.
Cashew butter – You can substitute any nut or seed butter. I bought mine from the store but you could also make your own cashew butter.
Hemp hearts – Hemp hearts are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals and omega-3 and omega-6 fats. I buy mine from Costco but if you can’t find them, you could also use cacao powder, coconut flakes or finely chopped walnuts to roll the balls in.

Instructions
- Place hemp hearts in a small bowl and set aside.
- Blend walnuts in food processor until fine.
- Add in hemp protein, dates, cashew butter, vanilla and salt and blend well.
- Scoop out dough and roll into balls with your hands. Roll balls into hemp hearts to cover and place on parchment paper.
- Store in fridge for 2 hours to chill, then enjoy!
Storing Instructions
Store balls in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Hemp Protein Balls
Ingredients
- 1 cup (120 g) walnuts
- 1/4 cup (28 g) hemp protein
- 1 cup (150 g) medjool dates
- 3 tbsp (96 g) cashew butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp (20 g) hemp hearts
Instructions
- Place hemp hearts in a small bowl and set aside.
- Blend walnuts in food processor until fine.
- Add in hemp protein, dates, cashew butter, vanilla and salt and blend well.
- Scoop out dough and roll into balls with your hands. Roll balls into hemp hearts to cover and place on parchment paper.
- Store in fridge for 2 hours to chill, then enjoy!