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Samoa Cookie Protein Balls
Samoa Cookie Protein Balls have the same caramel, coconut, and chocolate flavor of the beloved Samoa cookies, but they're made with wholesome ingredients and easy to make at home! Keep them in the fridge for a sweet and satisfying snack!
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 12 protein balls
Calories: 161 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the protein balls:
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 large soft medjool dates, pitted*
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, or unflavored
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling on top
For the melted chocolate:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the coconut on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. Spread out in an even layer. Bake for 5 minutes, stirring once, or until coconut is lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a food processor, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, dates, vanilla extract, oats, protein powder, and salt. Process until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to a small bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup of the toasted coconut, chia seeds, and mini chocolate chips. Form the mixture into balls, about 1 tablespoon per ball.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
- Dip the bottoms of energy balls into the chocolate and place on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tops with chocolate and immediately sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut and flaky sea salt.
- Place the balls in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If your dates aren’t super soft, you can soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before using.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
161kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
141mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
26IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12protein balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.