Low Calorie Protein Balls
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Low Calorie Protein Balls
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This low calorie protein balls recipe is perfect for snacking on the go. Made with only four ingredients these protein balls are dairy-free, rich in flavor and whipped up in just a few minutes.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup dried blueberries or any dried fruit
- ⅓ cup full fat coconut milk
- 2 tbs almond butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the coconut milk, nut-butter, and dried blueberries.
- Process for 1-2 minutes (the blueberries will still be chunky).
- Scrape the mixture into a bowl with the protein powder.
- Mix until thick looking.
- Use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the balls onto a cutting board.
- Pop them in the fridge for an hour to firm up.
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Notes
- The protein you choose will affect the taste and texture of the low calorie protein balls. The sweeter the protein the sweeter the balls.
- Know that the balls are not overly sweet, you must enjoy the flavor of your protein powder.
- You must use a vegan protein for this recipe as vegan protein absorbs liquid which is what holds the balls together.
- Brown rice protein works well but will have a “chalkier” flavor. Pea protein works the best.
- Make sure to use full fat coconut milk and only the thick white cream. Otherwise the protein balls won’t hold together.
- Store the blueberry protein balls in the fridge and eat them chilled. They get too soft at room temperature.
- To make them paleo: make sure to use pea protein powder and not brown rice protein powder.
- To make them nut-free: use sunflower seed butter in place of the almond or peanut butter.
- Remember that if you choose a sweetened nut butter your low calorie energy balls will be sweeter.
- If using a FERMENTED protein powder, leave the recipe as is. If using a non-fermented protein powder, add in 1 tbs more protein.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
104kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
159mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
0.05IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 7Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 0.05IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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