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Chocolate Protein Balls

These chocolate protein balls only take a few minutes to make and you have a chocolaty protein bite that is dairy, gluten, and refined sugar-free!
Prep Time5 mins
Chill time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almond flour, chocolate snacks, protein balls, protein snacks
Servings: 12 balls

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoon cacao powder
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • teaspoon pink salt or sea salt

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl measure in almond flour.
  • Stir the cacao powder into the almond flour.
  • In a Nutri-Bullet or other blender, blend remaining ingredients until everything is blended up well. Be sure not to overmix so it doesn't turn into a paste.
  • Pour this blended mix into the almont flour mix and mix with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are combined.
  • A tablespoon at a time roll dough into balls until all dough is used, and place on a plate.
  • Dust with cacao powder or drizzle some melted chocolate chips over them.
  • Place into the fridge for a few minutes to slightly harden.
  • Keep refrigerated or if it's cool in your kitchen you can keep them on the counter.

Notes

See post for other add-ins!