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Double Chocolate Protein Balls

These double chocolate protein balls give cake pop vibes but healthy! The centre is made from  nutrient-packed ingredients like almond butter, protein powder and almond flour and has a cake like texture. The mixture is rolled into a ball and then dipped in melted dark chocolate to make them really next level delicious. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Snacks, Sweets
Cuisine: American, Australian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Keyword: bliss balls, energy balls, healthy treats, protein balls
Servings: 12
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Sarah Bell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup almond butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt flakes
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup whey protein powder
  • 100 grams dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.
  • Add the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • To the bowl add the cacao powder, almond flour and whey protein powder. Stir until well combined.
  • Take a spoonful of mixture and roll into a ball a little smaller than a golf ball. Place onto the baking paper lined tray and repeat this step with the remaining mixture.
  • Add a heat proof bowl to the top of a saucepan half filled with water. Break the chocolate up and place in the bowl. Bring the saucepan to a medium heat and stir the chocolate as it melts. Once completely melted, remove the bowl from the pan and turn off the heat.
  • Place a protein ball onto a spoon and use a second spoon to drizzle chocolate over the ball until it is completely coated. Place back onto the tray and repeat this step with the remaining balls until they have all been coated in melted chocolate.
  • Place the protein balls into the fridge to set. Once the chocolate is set, drizzle the remaining chocolate over the protein balls and then place back into the fridge to set. You may need to warm up the chocolate again to get it runny enough to drizzle. Once the chocolate has set they are ready to eat!

Notes

Storage 

Once set transfer to an airtight container and keep stored in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for 3+ months.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg