Description
Indulge in these delicious Ferrero Rocher-inspired protein balls that are perfect for a healthy, energy-boosting snack. Made with hazelnuts, chocolate, and protein powder, these decadent treats are simple to prepare and a delight to savor.
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 hazelnuts: Pulse the 100g hazelnuts until finely ground like almond meal.
- Mix the wet ingredients: Combine hazelnut butter, melted coconut oil, yoghurt, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Mix in hazelnut meal, cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, and salt to form a sticky mixture.
- Shape the balls: Divide the mixture into 14 portions, roll into balls, press a hazelnut into each, and shape the mixture around it. Chill for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the coating: Melt dark chocolate, hazelnut butter, and coconut oil until smooth. Coat each ball with chocolate, roll in crushed hazelnuts, and chill for 10 more minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for a month. Defrost before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
