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Chocolate Coconut and Chia Protein Balls (No Dates, No Nuts)

6
20m Prep
Nutritionper serving
20g
Fat
13g
Carbs
5g
Protein
4g
Fiber
Estimated based on the ingredients. Not a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

These Chocolate, Coconut and Chia Protein Balls are light, airy, vegan, and still packed with rich chocolatey goodness. They make for a perfect healthy snack, incredibly easy to prepare without a food processor. Unlike dense protein balls filled with dates and nuts, these balls provide a melty, lighter texture. Ideal for meal-prepping, you can pre-mix dry ingredients for convenience and easily make a batch to store in the freezer for instant access. Comprising simple ingredients like coconut oil, rice malt syrup, and chia seeds, these protein balls cater to a vegan diet with no dairy. Enjoy them right out of the fridge or at room temp after a quick thaw from the freezer.

Ingredients 9

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Method 6

Mix the Dry Ingredients: Combine all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and lightly mix to combine.

Add the Wet Ingredients: Add all the wet ingredients; , , and melted . Mix well until combined. (The mixture will be on the ‘wet’ side.)

Chill to Firm: Transfer the bowl into the fridge for at least a few hours, or overnight for the mixture to firm up. (The , , and will absorb the liquid and the will help firm up the mixture.)

Shape the Balls: Once cold and firm, start to roll the balls. Use 1 tbsp of batter per ball and roll the mixture in your hand to form its shape. Repeat the process until all balls are formed.

Optional Coating: Once shaped, roll them in extra or even for a richer outcome.

Serve and Enjoy: Eat fresh or store in an airtight container in the fridge to hold their shape and keep firm.

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Goodness to Glow's tips

These chocolate coconut protein balls have served me well in avoiding those mid-week snack dilemmas and as a devoted meal-prepper, let me tell you, it's a game-changer.

Here's the secret: streamline your protein balls prep process by pre-mixing an extra batch of dry ingredients. Store them in a handy jar, ready to be transformed into delicious protein balls at a moment's notice as long as you’ve got those wet ingredients at arm's reach.

But why stop there? Take your prep game to the next level by making a double (or triple) batch and pop them in the freezer for instant access and extended freshness. Whether you're craving a quick bite at work or need a snack on the fly, I promise these protein-packed chocolate morsels will become your new weekly obsession.

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kate.montano1y
Easy and quick to make! Used Dutch cocoa and muesli to satisfy my crunchy chocolate cravings
jessicaluke27791y
Made these delicious bliss balls and also make lemon bliss balls. Thanks for a great recipe.
steph bru1y
These are delicious and so easy to make - perfect as a pre- or post-Pilates treat! I had to take a ‘use it all’ approach to avoid a trip to the grocery store so these turned out a little different. Mine are no longer nut-free as I substituted the coconut flour for almond meal. I also used coconut syrup instead of rice malt syrup and quick oats instead of traditional rolled oats. I left the mixture in the fridge overnight and then they were the perfect consistency for rolling out. I plan to make these again when I have a fuller pantry!
Sarah Beder1y
I was pleasantly surprised by these protein balls! They’re chocolatey and coconuty without being super sweet. A great twist on the usual date-based mix and perfect for a mid-arvo snack.
Jamie Crosbie
Jamie Crosbie1y
So nutty and delicious! Whipped these up on a Sunday for the week ahead. Almost lost faith as the mixture was very wet to start but trusted the process and they came out great!
Harriet Henry
Harriet Henry1y
Super yum! Loved the date-free version of the protein balls as so many protein balls have dates and taste a bit similar. These are sweet and coconutty- love them.