When it comes to bacon, I just can’t help myself. I’m guilty of trying to find an excuse to use it in any recipe.

Protein balls are NO exception. I make a batch of protein balls every week for quick, convenient snacks, and these might have to be a regular occurrence. THEY ARE SO GOOD!

They taste like you just ate the last bite of pancakes and bacon off your plate. YES, PLEASE.

They’re crunchy from the crispy bacon and sweet from the maple syrup and maple sugar.

Protein balls are a great way to snack and get in some healthy fats and protein during the day. Snacks, like these, are the kind that keeps you feeling satisfied longer, along with being fairly guilt-free. Don’t go and eat the whole batch, though. I wouldn’t classify that as being a smart choice!

Not a fan of the salty and sweet combo? Check out a few of my other protein ball recipes below!

Cinnamon Roll Protein Balls

Strawberry Shortcake Protein Balls

Birthday Cake Protein Balls

Cherry Cobbler Protein Balls

Double Chocolate Brownie Balls

Print Recipe

Maple Bacon Protein Balls {Dairy, Gluten, & Grain Free}

Prep Time

5 minutes

Passive Time

20+ minutes of cooling/freezing

Servings

balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw cashews
• 3/4 cup Coconut oil melted
• 4 slices Cooked bacon extra crispy
• 4 scoops Collagen peptides (unflavored) about 1/2 cup (sub almond flour)
• 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
• 1/4 cup White chia seeds sub black chia seeds
• 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp Maple Sugar sub coconut sugar (see recipe note*)
• 1 tbsp Bacon grease optional**

Prep Time 5 minutes Passive Time 20+ minutes of cooling/freezing Servings balls Ingredients 1 cup Raw cashews 3/4 cup Coconut oil melted 4 slices Cooked bacon extra crispy 4 scoops Collagen peptides (unflavored) about 1/2 cup (sub almond flour) 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour 1/4 cup White chia seeds sub black chia seeds 1/4 cup Pure maple syrup 2 tbsp Maple Sugar sub coconut sugar (see recipe note*) 1 tbsp Bacon grease optional**

Instructions

1. In a high-powdered blender or food processor, blend cashews and coconut oil until fairly smooth.
2. Add in bacon slices to the blender and blend for 10-15 seconds until the bacon is broken up into very little pieces and equally dispersed throughout the cashew butter.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cashew butter with the remaining ingredients.
4. Scoop out tablespoon sized balls onto a tray until all of the mixture is used. Melon baller scoops work great for this step!
5. Place in the freezer for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
6. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

*Maple sugar can be hard to find, but it adds extra maple flavor as the pure syrup can sometimes be lacking. If you cannot find maple sugar you can substitute coconut sugar.