Description
Delicious and nutritious no-bake protein balls, great for snacks or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (whey, casein, or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, protein powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, stir together the cashew butter, 2 tablespoons of milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with your dry ingredients and mix until it forms a cohesive dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently mix in the mini chocolate chips.
- Adjust Consistency: If too dry, add remaining milk, one tablespoon at a time.
- Shape: Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate: Microwave milk chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip: Dip each ball into melted chocolate, tapping off excess.
- Sprinkle & Set: Sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips on top and refrigerate until set.
- Serve & Store: Enjoy chilled, stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
Chilling the protein balls is crucial for the chocolate coating to adhere well. Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, no bake snacks, healthy snacks, chocolate chip, cookie dough