Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls Updated 1/30/24

These delicious coconut chocolate protein balls are full of healthy fat and a boost of protein. They are gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free. Perfect for food emergencies or as a treat. Inspiration is thanks to @CotterCrunch.Com. She has lots of yummy recipes. The real difference is mine is less laborious. I took the easy way out!

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup organic ground flax seed

• 2 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder you can sub cocoa powder

• 4 tbsp creamy organic almond butter or other nut butter. You can also use sunflower seed butter or tahini

• 3 to 4 dates (optional)

• 2 servings of high-quality chocolate protein powder. I like Be Well by Kelly or Truvani

• 1 tbsp organic coconut oil solidified

• 2 tbsp unsweetened organic shredded coconut

• ¼ cup water. Adjust as needed

• 2 tbsp unsweetened chocolate chips chopped. I used Hu 60% dark chocolate chips (optional)

  1. In a food processor process the flax seed and cacao powder until well combined. 

  2. Add nut butter, protein powder, shredded coconut, dates if using, and coconut oil and process until smooth adding water a little at a time until well incorporated. If the batter isn’t smooth add a little more water. If it gets creamy before you add all of the water you can stop there. 

  3. Stir in chocolate chips if using. Refrigerate for 20 minutes for best results. If you don’t have time go ahead and roll into balls. I got 13 protein balls. You may get one or two more or less. 

  4. Roll them in more shredded coconut if you like. 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.