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Chocolate Berry Protein Balls Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Protein Balls are a nutritious and delicious no-bake snack, packed with wholesome ingredients like almonds, hemp hearts, and berries. Perfect for a quick energy boost, they combine the natural sweetness of dates with the rich flavor of cocoa powder, creating a healthy treat that’s easy to prepare and great for on-the-go snacking.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw almonds or rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 3/4 cup frozen raspberries or frozen cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)

Instructions

  1. Soften the Dates: Soak the pitted dates in hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften them, making it easier to blend and incorporate into the mixture.
  2. Process Dry Ingredients: Place the almonds or rolled oats and hemp hearts into a large food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles thick sand. Add the cocoa powder and sea salt, then pulse again to combine the ingredients evenly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients and Blend: Drain the softened dates and add them to the food processor along with the frozen raspberries or cranberries and almond butter. Pulse the mixture until it is well mixed and forms a dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
  4. Form the Protein Balls: Using your hands, gather small handfuls of the dough and roll them into bite-sized balls. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
  5. Chill: Place the protein balls in an airtight container and refrigerate or freeze to firm up and store until ready to eat.

Notes

  • Use raw almonds for a nuttier flavor or rolled oats as a gluten-free alternative.
  • Substitute frozen raspberries with frozen cranberries or other berries as preferred.
  • If you prefer a sweeter snack, add a little honey or maple syrup.
  • Store protein balls in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
  • Use any nut or seed butter if almond butter is not available.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: International

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