Description
Protein-packed no-bake balls deliver a delightful energy boost for health-conscious snackers. Quick and simple ingredients combine to create a nutritious treat you’ll crave between meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 2 cups almonds
- 2 tablespoons protein powder (store-bought or homemade with 5 seeds)
Binding and Sweetness Ingredients:
- 8 dates (pitted)
Flavor and Nutritional Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pulverize almonds in a food processor until achieving a textural consistency ranging from coarse chunks to fine granules, depending on personal preference.
- Incorporate dates, cacao powder, protein powder, and salt into the processor, blending thoroughly until the mixture begins to cohesively bind.
- Gently mold the consolidated mixture into approximately 20 uniform spheres, ensuring each ball provides 2-3 satisfying bites.
- Option to immediately consume protein spheres or refrigerate for later consumption.
- For enhanced presentation, puncture balls using a skewer or fork, allowing easy application of decorative toppings or powdered garnishes.
- To create a luxurious chocolate exterior, carefully melt chocolate and methodically dip each sphere, swiftly rolling in selected embellishments before chocolate solidifies.
- Transfer chocolate-coated protein spheres onto a parchment-lined surface, permitting complete chocolate crystallization at room temperature or in refrigerator.
Notes
- Customize almond texture by blending to your preferred consistency, from chunky to fine, for varied mouthfeel and crunch.
- Swap protein powder with plant-based alternatives like pea or hemp protein for vegan-friendly version, ensuring dietary flexibility.
- Use silicone molds or wet hands when shaping balls to prevent sticking and create uniform, professional-looking protein snacks.
- Try different coatings like shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or chia seeds to add extra nutrition and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 158
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg