Tahini Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
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4.6
Tahini Chocolate Chip Protein Balls
Description
This recipe blends old-fashioned rolled oats with tahini as the nut butter base, sweetened with honey, and enriched by vanilla protein powder to boost protein content. Mini chocolate chips add bursts of sweetness throughout. Mixing requires effort to fully combine the thick dough, often helped by kneading with hands. Once formed into balls using a cookie scoop, they can be stored chilled or frozen.
The texture remains chewy and soft, with tahini contributing a subtle nuttiness different from common peanut butter or almond butter options. These protein balls suit snack times when a quick dose of protein and energy is desired.
Chocolate chips can be replaced with other mix-ins like dried cranberries, raisins, shredded coconut, or nuts. Honey can be swapped for maple syrup, and different nut or seed butters can be used with adjustments to consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats old fashioned
- 1 cup tahini
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 coops protein powder 50-60 grams, vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place oats, tahini, honey, protein powder and chocolate chips in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Getting the mixture to combine takes a little arm muscle and it may seem too thick at first, but it will come together as you keep mixing. I used my hands to knead the dough near the end and that seems to help.
- Once combined, use a small cookie scoop to scoop and form the dough into balls.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Maple syrup can substitute honey if preferred.
- Other nut or seed butters may be used instead of tahini, though texture may vary.
- Chocolate chips can be swapped for dried fruit, shredded coconut, nuts, cacao nibs, or seeds for variation.
- Vanilla protein powder is recommended to complement tahini and chocolate flavors but other flavors or brands may be used according to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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