Fruit Mince Pie Protein Balls

• 1 scoop (40g) Bulk Nutrients Muscle Food 101 in Limited Edition Christmas Pudding flavour
• 100g dried fruit mix - soaked
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 30g desiccated coconut
• 40g cashew nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• Zest of 1 orange
• Juice of half an orange
• 100g dates - soaked
• 20g maple syrup
• 100g almond meal
• *Optional topping: Melted white chocolate

1. Step 1: Soak dried fruit mix and dates overnight and drain before using. Note: The weight is pre soaked weight.
2. Step 2: In a food processor place drained fruit, spices, vanilla essence, cashew nuts, orange zest and juice, maple syrup and coconut. Blend until well combined.
3. Step 3: Remove and stir in Muscle Food 101 and almond meal. If too wet, continue to add almond meal. If too dry add a splash of water.
4. Step 4: Roll into 25g balls and place on a tray. Place in the fridge to cool.
5. Step 5: *Optional: Melt white chocolate and drizzle on top of the cooled protein balls. Place back in the fridge to set.
6. Step 6: Can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.

Nicole Frain

Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.

She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!