Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
Blend up these chocolate peanut butter protein balls in minutes for a yummy no-bake snack that tastes like dessert!
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1 cup very tightly packed, soft pitted dates 280 g
- 1 cup ripe, lightly spotted banana (about 2 small or 1 large) 210 g
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder 50 g
- 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter 60 g
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 scoops vegan vanilla or chocolate protein powder 60 g
Instructions
- Add the dates and banana to a food processor and blend into a paste.1 cup very tightly packed, soft pitted dates, 1 cup ripe, lightly spotted banana (about 2 small or 1 large)
- Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until it forms one large balls.1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 2 scoops vegan vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- Use your hands to roll the dough into 20 balls.
Notes
It's important to use soft, moist dates in this recipe. If your dates are overly dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes then drain well before before use.
Alternatives: For more protein and peanut butter flavour, use 1/4 cup each powdered peanut butter and cocoa powder instead of 1/2 cup of cocoa powder.
Addition: For an extra treat, add up to 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips or melt chocolate and roll the balls for a chocolate coating.
Nut-Free Option: Use sunflower seed butter or tahini instead of peanut butter. You can also use almond butter or cashew butter.
Storage: Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 82mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g