Coconut Chocolate Balls (quick, easy protein balls!)
Servings 26 balls
These coconut chocolate balls are super easy to make in minutes. They’re also naturally vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (92 grams) rolled oats for a GF version, use GF oats
- 1 cup (85 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut I recommend toasting it first
- 1/4 cup (29 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (192 grams) natural almond butter or peanut butter (just almonds/nuts + salt, no added fat or sugar)
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) mini chocolate chips
- shredded coconut to roll the balls in if desired
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (oats through salt).1 cup (92 grams) rolled oats, 1 cup (85 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup (29 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Stir in the almond butter, maple syrup and vanilla.3/4 cup (192 grams) natural almond butter, 6 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Stir in the chocolate chips. If the mix seems a bit wet, let it sit for about 5 minutes until the oats have absorbed a bit of the moisture.1/4 cup (50 grams) mini chocolate chips
- Roll into 1" (20-gram) balls. If desired, roll some balls into more shredded coconut.shredded coconut
Notes
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 26mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 7
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