Thin Mint Protein Balls
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
13
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Calories
99 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Thin Mint Protein Balls
Description
This recipe mixes dates and raw cashews with chocolate crispy rice cereal and vegan chocolate protein powder, aiming for a dough that holds together but contains some crunchy cereal pieces. Peppermint extract introduces a refreshing flavor reminiscent of Thin Mints. The mixture is processed in a food processor until sticky and shaped into one-tablespoon balls, then chilled to set.
The textural contrast between chewy dates, crunchy rice cereal, and nuts, combined with chocolate and mint flavoring, creates a snack that is both satisfying and convenient. These protein balls provide a sweet treat that integrates protein and natural sweeteners without baking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates 12-13, pitted
- ½ cup chocolate crispy rice cereal I used Koala Crisp
- ¼ cup cashew nuts raw
- 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips I used Enjoylife, vegan, mini
- ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 Tablespoons vegan chocolate protein powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Add dates, 1/4 cup crispy rice cereal, protein powder, cashews, chocolate chips, peppermint extract and water into a food processor and process until combined. A large ball of dough will likely form. Separate the dough, add remaining rice cereal and pulse until just combined. (You want these to be broken up, but not completely crushed into flour.) It’s okay if a few rice cereal pieces fall out of the dough, you can press them in as you roll the dough.
- Scoop about 1 Tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into balls. Place balls on parchment paper as you roll them and then place in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 13Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ball | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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