Description
Protein Balls are a quick, nutritious snack packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or energizing snack. Made with natural ingredients like nut butter, dates, hemp seeds, and chia seeds, these no-bake bites fuel your day with sustained energy and satisfy your hunger between meals.
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 or seed butter, pitted dates, protein powder, hemp seeds, and chia seeds into a food processor. Blend until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the mixture is sticky enough to hold together when rolled.
- Form Balls: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into small balls with your hands. Continue until all the mixture is used, yielding approximately 22 protein balls.
- Prepare Chocolate Drizzle (Optional): In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil until smooth. Allow this mixture to cool slightly to thicken but remain pourable.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Using a spoon or piping method, drizzle the cooled chocolate over the protein balls. Let them set until the chocolate firms slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- These Protein Balls are filling enough to serve as a standalone breakfast because they are rich in protein and healthy fats, helping you stay satisfied and curb mid-morning snacking.
- The ingredients are shelf-stable, making these protein balls an excellent travel snack for camping, flights, or road trips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 128 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
