5 from 6 votes
Chocolate Brownie Protein Balls
These no-bake protein balls are made with almond flour, almond butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, sea salt, protein powder, and dipped in chocolate! They are rich, decadent, and will remind you of a fudgy brownie! Store in the fridge or freezer so you can have a healthy snack or treat anytime!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
14
balls
Calories:
127 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond butter creamy
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/8 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- sea salt for sprinkling on top, flaky
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 2 tablespoons per ball. Place on prepared sheet or tray. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes or in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a medium microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Dip the brownie balls in melted chocolate and use a spoon to pour some chocolate over the top then lift the ball out of the chocolate and allow the excess chocolate to run off. You can shake the fork or tap it on the side of the bowl to help.
- Return to the tray or baking sheet and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate balls for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set before serving. Once chocolate is set, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator, layered with parchment or wax paper, for up to 2 weeks. You can also freezer for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze the balls for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.