A healthy, high-protein snack to satiate a sweet tooth.
Optional Coating: For added flavour and texture, you can roll the protein balls in cocoa powder.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
Ingredients
or1 scoop of whey protein powder (approx. 30 g)
or100 grams of almond or coconut flour
or2 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk
or2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, unsweetened (11 g)
or1 tablespoon of almond butter (16 g)
or1 tablespoon of chia seeds (14 g)
or1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (4 g)
or1 package of sweetener, herbal extract powder from Stevia leaf (1 g) (optional)
Preparation
1.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the whey protein powder, almond (or coconut) flour, cocoa powder and chia seeds. Stir well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
2.
Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the almond milk (or water), vanilla extract, almond butter and sweetener (if using). Stir until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency. You may need to adjust the liquid depending on the texture, so add more if needed (the texture should be conducive to forming solid balls). 3.
Form into Balls: Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll them into balls (about 1 inch in diameter). If the mixture is too sticky, you can lightly wet your hands to help form the balls.4.
Chill: Place the protein balls on a plate and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes to firm up.
