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Chocolate energy balls rolled in cocoa and coconut on a marble surface with scattered cocoa nibs

Chocolate protein energy balls

Vegan chocolate energy balls with dates, oats and protein powder — 12 balls in 15 minutes, 5 g protein each, perfect for the gym bag.

VeganHigh-Protein
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Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
kcal / serving
105

Ingredients

Servings1
  • 17 gMedjool dates(pitted)
  • 8 ⅓ grolled oats
  • 4.2 gvegan chocolate protein powder
  • 5 galmond butter
  • 1 ⅔ gunsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ½ gdesiccated coconut
  • 2 ½ mlwater(as needed)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 17 g Medjool dates, 8 ⅓ g rolled oats, 4.2 g vegan chocolate protein powder, 5 g almond butter and 1 ⅔ g unsweetened cocoa powder to a food processor.

  2. 2

    Pulse for 30–60 seconds until a sticky mass forms. Add 2 ½ ml water a tablespoon at a time if needed until it clumps into a ball.

  3. 3

    With damp hands, roll into 12 walnut-sized balls.

  4. 4

    Roll the balls in 2 ½ g desiccated coconut and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition per 100 g

per 100 gper serving
Energy410 kcal105 kcal
Protein18 g5 g
Carbs38 g10 g
Fat18 g5 g
Fiber8 g2 g

Frequently asked

Which dates work best?

Medjool are soft and sweet enough to bind the mix. Dry dates (e.g. Deglet Nour) need a 10-minute soak in warm water first.

Can I skip the protein powder?

Yes — swap the 50 g for extra oats or ground nuts. Flavour shifts to nuttier and sweeter, protein drops to about 2 g per ball.

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