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Beetroot Chocolate Protein Balls

You only need 8 ingredients and 10 minutes to whiz up these chocolate beetroot bliss balls. They're full of protein, tasty and so easy. Store in the fridge or freezer and grab a few for breakfast or a snack. Vegan. 

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

Ingredients

  • 75 g (⅔ cup) rolled oats
  • 1 beetroot cooked and cooled or use vacuum sealed not in vinegar (about 75g)
  • 125 g (½ cup) peanut butter or other nut butter
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder (optional) look for vegan if required
For rolling (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut, cocoa powder, 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

  • Ideas for rolling:Milled linseedsCocoa PowderCoconutChopped nuts
  • The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
  • The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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 (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

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.