Description
Protein Balls are a quick, nutritious snack packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for an energy boost on the go or a satisfying breakfast alternative. Made with nut butter, dates, seeds, and protein powder, these no-bake bites are easy to prepare and can be customized with a chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup nut or seed butter of choice (e.g., almond, peanut, or sunflower butter)
- 5 dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup protein powder
- 3/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
Optional Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the nut butter, pitted dates, protein powder, hemp seeds, and chia seeds into a food processor. Blend until the mixture is well combined and forms a sticky dough.
- Form Balls: Using about one tablespoon of the mixture per ball, roll the mixture between your hands to form small, even-sized balls.
- Prepare Chocolate Drizzle (Optional): Melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Once cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over the protein balls to add a rich, sweet layer.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or store the protein balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- These Protein Balls are filling enough to serve as a standalone breakfast, providing sustained energy and helping to reduce mid-morning snacking.
- All ingredients are shelf-stable, making these protein balls ideal for travel, camping trips, long flights, or road trips.
- You can customize these balls by using different nut butters or adding extras like shredded coconut or cinnamon for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
