Description
These brownie protein balls are a healthy, no-bake snack made with wholesome ingredients like almond butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, and dates. They’re perfect for a quick energy boost or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed Medjool dates, pitted (about 12 dates)
- 1 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water (if needed, to help with blending)
Instructions
- Soak dates in hot water for 5–10 minutes if they are dry, then drain.
- Add dates, almond butter, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt to a food processor.
- Blend until a sticky dough forms. If it’s too dry, add water one tablespoon at a time until it combines.
- Stir in the mini chocolate chips by hand.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- If your dates are dry, soaking them in hot water helps soften them.
- You can substitute almond butter with any nut or seed butter.
- Use your favorite chocolate protein powder for best taste.
- Keep refrigerated for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
