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Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls
5 from 14 votes

Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls

These protein balls combine cooked beetroot with rolled oats, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and optional protein powder to form a rich, dense snack. Rolled into small balls and coated with cocoa, coconut, or seeds, they offer a moist texture and chocolatey flavor with subtle earthiness from the beetroot, ideal for nutritious snacking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 80 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Vegan

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 cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon linseeds
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milled linseeds, etc

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor, whiz the oats until they are fine. Add all other ingredients and whiz to combine into a thick paste.  
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

% 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.