Chocolate Brownie Protein Balls
These Chocolate Energy Balls are a surprisingly decadent-tasting healthy snack. An easy recipe packed with plant based protein and healthy fats, these bite-sized chocolates are low in sugar, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and grain free.
Servings 12 protein balls
Calories 93kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free almond flour see notes
- heaping ⅓ cup O.W.Y.N. Dark Chocolate protein powder or other protein powder of choice
- 3 T cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1 T honey agave, or real maple syrup (we use local, raw honey - use one of the other options for vegan)
- 2-3 T milk of choice we used unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 2 T mini or regular vegan chocolate chips optional (we used Enjoy Life Foods)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until combined, it should be the consistency of cookie dough.
- Using hands or a cookie scoop, form into 1 inch balls. You can also make them bite sized if you want. Drizzle with additional melted chocolate if you want.
- You can store in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days, or freeze. To freeze, place balls so they aren't touching on a parchment lined baking sheet. Freeze for an hour and then put in a Ziploc freezer bag or freezer container, and store in the freezer. These bites are great partially thawed for a cool treat!
Notes
Many almond flours are not gluten free as they are processed on the same equipment as wheat. Use an almond flour that has the certified gluten free seal. I get mine at Costco.
I love using O.W.Y.N. protein powder in this recipe, but feel free to sub your favorite. You might need to adjust the liquid slightly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 32mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g