Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
by Karissa's Vegan Kitchen
Protein balls made with chocolate and peanut butter. No protein powder necessary! This recipe is vegan and naturally sweetened with medjool dates.
Servings: 22 balls
Calories: 111kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter or any nut/seed butter
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 6-8 medjool dates pitted
- 3 tablespoons almond flour or oat flour
Instructions
- Add all ingredients, except for the almond flour, to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the almond flour and pulse until incorporated. A pinchable "dough" mixture should form.
- If it's too wet, add in a little more almond flour. If too dry, add more peanut butter or dates.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into a ball. Leave as is, or coat with cocoa powder or hemp seeds.
- Store in a covered container in the fridge. You can also freeze them.
Notes
Makes about 22 balls.
If you want to add in some protein powder for additional protein, reduce the amount of almond flour accordingly.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Sugar: 6g