Description
A quick, no-bake snack that satisfies chocolate cravings while providing a protein boost. Ideal for post-workout or as an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 cups almond flour (or oat flour)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup almond butter (or cashew butter)
- ½ cup chocolate protein powder (or protein of choice)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (or honey/agave)
- ¼ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup chocolate chunks (chopped Hu chocolate bar or chocolate chips)
- ¼ teaspoon instant coffee
Instructions
- Line a tray with parchment paper to avoid sticking.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, almond butter, protein powder, maple syrup, instant coffee, and almond milk until it reaches a play dough-like consistency.
- Stir in chopped chocolate chunks evenly.
- Form 16-20 balls, each about 1.5″-2″ in diameter.
- Place on the tray and freeze for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Best enjoyed as a quick snack or added to kids’ lunchboxes. Can be paired with almond milk or crumbled over yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: protein balls, no bake snacks, chocolate snacks, healthy treats, easy recipes