Description
These chocolate protein balls are rich, chewy, and coated in a crispy chocolate shell for the perfect snack or dessert. Packed with protein and wholesome ingredients, they are easy to make and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- Pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, oat flour, ground flax seed, and salt. Stir until fully combined. Use your hands if needed to help the mixture come together evenly.
- Divide the mixture into 13 evenly sized balls and place them in the freezer for about 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Meanwhile, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth, about 1 minute 30 seconds total.
- Stir the crispy rice cereal into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Coat each protein ball in the chocolate cereal mixture using a spoon for easy handling.
- Place the coated protein balls in the refrigerator until set.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- If the mixture feels too dry, add a small spoonful of cashew butter or maple syrup.
- Use gluten-free oat flour and crispy rice cereal if needed.
- Protein balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for longer storage and thaw briefly before eating.
- Almond butter or peanut butter can be substituted for cashew butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
