Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls
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Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls
Description
Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls mix cooked and cooled beetroot with ground oats, peanut butter, cocoa powder, agave syrup, vanilla, and an optional protein powder. Processed until combined into a thick paste, the mixture is rolled into small balls, then optionally coated with cocoa powder, milled linseeds, or shredded coconut.
The resulting protein balls have a moist yet firm texture with an earthy sweetness from the beetroot balanced by the chocolate and nut butter's richness. They can be refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness and are suitable as a convenient energy-boosting snack.
Optional coatings add texture contrast and are interchangeable based on preference and ingredient availability. The recipe can adapt to various nut butters and sweeteners as needed.
Ingredients
- 75 g rolled oats 2/3 cup
- 1 beetroot cooked and cooled or use vacuum sealed not in vinegar (about 75g)
- 125 g peanut butter or other nut butter, 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon protein powder optional) look for vegan if required, vanilla
For rolling (optional)
- 1 tablespoon coconut milled linseeds, etc
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon linseeds
Instructions
- In a food processor, whiz the oats until they are fine. Add all other ingredients and whiz to combine into a thick paste.
- Roll into teaspoon-sized balls, roll in coconut, cocoa etc… and store the beetroot bliss balls in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- Try rolling the balls in milled linseeds, cocoa powder, coconut, or chopped nuts for variety.
- The nutrition info is approximate and varies based on ingredient brands and preparation.
- Store protein balls refrigerated for freshness or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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