In a bowl, blend the rolled oats, acai puree, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, ground flaxseed, protein powder, dried cranberries or raisins, optional shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and a touch of salt until thoroughly mixed.

Chill this mixture in the fridge for about 15 minutes. This chilling step will make the mixture more manageable for shaping.

Once the mixture has firmed up in the fridge, shape it into 12 uniform protein balls using your hands.

Heat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for around 5 minutes.

Before placing the balls in the basket, give it a light spray with cooking spray to keep them from sticking.

Carefully place the acai oat protein balls into the air fryer basket, ensuring they have space around them for even cooking.

Cook the protein balls at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 10 minutes. Halfway through, give them a turn to ensure they brown evenly and cook thoroughly.

Keep an eye on them towards the end of cooking to achieve your preferred level of crispiness.

Once they’re finished cooking, take the protein balls out of the air fryer basket and let them stand for a few minutes to cool.

Serve these nutritious and tasty Trader Joe’s Air Fryer Acai Oat Protein Balls as a wholesome snack or for a quick energy boost.