Description
Dark Chocolate Protein Balls (No Bake, Low Carb) are the ultimate guilt-free snack that everyone will adore. These no-bake treats are rich in flavor and nutrition, making them ideal for any time of day—be it a quick breakfast, a post-workout boost, or a sweet indulgence. Packed with pea protein and cacao powder, they cater to various dietary needs as they are paleo, vegan, and nut-free. Prepare a batch easily and enjoy them fresh or store them in your fridge or freezer for quick access throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup Nuzest rich chocolate pea protein
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp water (more or less as needed)
- 3–4 oz dark chocolate (for coating)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaked sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine pea protein, cacao powder, and salt.
- Add sunflower seed butter and vanilla extract; gradually mix in water until dough reaches a playdough-like consistency.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Freeze the balls for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat.
- Dip each frozen ball in melted chocolate and place on parchment paper; finish with flaked sea salt.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg