No-Bake Protein Power Balls Recipe
Protein Balls: whip up these amazing no-bake energy bites in minutes. Packed with nutrients and perfect for a quick, healthy snack or pre-workout fuel.
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
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine nut or seed butter, pitted dates, protein powder, hemp seeds, and chia seeds; blend until a sticky dough forms.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls, using a tablespoon for each. Dampen hands if the mixture is too sticky.
- For an optional chocolate drizzle, melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the protein balls and let set for 15 minutes at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.