Description
Indulge in these delectable Ferrero Rocher protein balls that combine the rich flavors of hazelnut and chocolate with a protein-packed twist, making for a delicious and guilt-free treat.
Ingredients
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For the Balls:
- 100g hazelnuts, blitzed
- 60g smooth, runny hazelnut butter
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut yoghurt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp vegan chocolate protein powder
- A pinch of salt
- 14 whole hazelnuts
For the Coating:
- 100g dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp smooth, runny hazelnut butter
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 100g hazelnuts, crushed small
Instructions
- Blitz the 100g hazelnuts to a fine meal (like ground almonds). Stir together the hazelnut butter, coconut oil, yoghurt and maple syrup till smooth.
- Pour in the hazelnut meal, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder and salt. Stir to a sticky mix.
- Divide into 14 pieces (about 20g each) and roll into balls. Place a thumb into the middle of each ball and place a whole hazelnut in the middle. Roll the protein ball around the hazelnut and place on a parchment-lined plate.
- Chill the protein balls in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Melt together the chocolate, hazelnut butter and coconut oil till silky smooth. Place the crushed hazelnuts on a plate or shallow bowl.
- Dip each ball into the chocolate to evenly coat them, working one by one, and allow the excess to drip off. Immediately roll in the crushed hazelnuts and place back on the plate.
- Repeat to make all 14 balls and chill again for 10 minutes in the fridge.
- Eat straight away or keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for 1 month. Allow to defrost at room temperature and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: Approx. 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
