Chocolate Protein Balls (dairy and gluten-free)
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Chocolate Protein Balls (dairy and gluten-free)
Description
This recipe mixes chocolate protein powder with natural peanut butter, cacao powder, honey, and hemp milk to form a slightly dry dough. It is rolled into small balls that are then pressed into a coating of shredded unsweetened coconut and chia seeds, adding texture and a mild crunch. The balls are refrigerated to firm up before serving.
The combination produces a protein-rich snack that is free from dairy and gluten, suitable for quick energy and satiation. The mixture relies on peanut butter for moisture and binding, and the addition of cacao powder and chocolate protein powder gives an intense chocolate flavor balanced by the natural sweetness of honey and hemp milk.
These balls store well refrigerated, though they taste best at room temperature when the texture softens slightly. Adjustments in protein powder type and hemp milk amount may be needed depending on the powder's properties.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup chocolate protein powder see note
- ¼ cup peanut butter natural
- 2 teaspoon cacao powder
- 1 tbs hemp milk
- 1 tbs honey
- 1 tbs chia seeds
- 1.5 tbs coconut unsweetened, shredded
Instructions
- Measure and portion out the ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the protein powder, peanut butter, cacao, honey, and hemp milk.
- Mix well. The mixture will seem slightly dry.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the coconut and chia seeds.
- Grease your hands with oil, portion, and roll the mixture into four balls roughly an inch thick.
- Immediately press/roll the balls into the chia seed and coconut mixture to coat them.
- Place in the fridge to set and enjoy at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose your protein powder carefully as it affects texture and flavor.
- If using mostly pea protein powder, add extra hemp milk to achieve desired texture.
- Store protein balls in an airtight container in the fridge; they soften at room temperature.
- Reduce carbohydrates by lessening coconut or omitting chia seeds if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 351kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 230mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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