1-First Step: Mix the dry ingredients Add the protein powder, almond flour, and salt to a mixing bowl. Whisk them together until they are evenly combined. This helps distribute the salt and keeps the dough from tasting uneven in the finished bites.

2-Second Step: Add the wet ingredients Next, add the creamy cashew butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir everything together with a sturdy spoon or spatula. At first, the mixture may look crumbly, but keep mixing until a dough starts to form. If your cashew butter is thick or stiff, the dough may seem dry at first. Keep stirring before adding anything extra, since the mixture often comes together after a minute or two.

3-Third Step: Fold in the blueberries Once the dough is formed, add the dried blueberries. Fold them in gently so they spread through the mixture evenly. You want blueberry pieces in each bite, not all in one spot.

4-Fourth Step: Chill the dough Cover the bowl and place the dough in the fridge for 15 minutes. This short chill time is important because it firms up the dough and makes shaping much easier. If you skip this step, the mixture may feel too sticky to roll.

5-Fifth Step: Scoop and shape After chilling, use a 2 tablespoon size scoop or a cookie dough scoop to portion the mixture. This recipe makes around 20 balls, depending on how full your scoop is. Roll each portion between your hands until smooth and round.

6-Final Step: Add the finishing touch Place the balls on a tray or plate, then sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt. The salt gives a nice contrast to the sweet maple and blueberry flavor. Serve right away, or chill again before storing.