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Chocolate Nut Butter Protein Balls (Vegan)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Author: Christin Russman
These chocolatey, nut-buttery, vegan protein balls are so easy to make using just 7 simple ingredients and your food processor. They are filled with plant-based protein, making them a great option for a decadent dessert-like, healthy snack.
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Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats - (gluten-free if desired) 
  • 1 scoop  (1/4 cup) vegan chocolate protein powder* - (we recommend Chocolate Complete)
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds (or chia seeds)
  • 1/4 cup organic peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup Walnut Butter*  - (or sub with other nut butter, such as cashew or almond)
  • 4-5 medium/large soft medjool dates, pitted* - if not soft, soak in water for at least 15 minutes

Instructions

  • If using, first make the Walnut Butter, adding the optional salt and maple syrup. Set aside; wash and dry the food processor.
    6 images showing the process of making walnut butter in a food processor.
  • Then, to a (dry) food processor, add the oats, protein powder, cocoa powder and hemp seeds. Process 20-30 seconds until broken into small pieces.
    2 images showing the dry ingredients for protein balls added and processed in a food processor.
  • Add the peanut butter, walnut butter (or nut butter of choice), and dates. Process until fully combined. Test to make sure the mixture will form (and stay) in a ball. If it’s too dry, add a little nut butter (in 1 tablespoon increments). If too wet, add a little cocoa powder or hemp seeds. 
    2 images showing wet ingredients for protein balls blended together in food processor.
  • Form into balls. Makes 12 balls.
    Enjoy immediately or refrigerate. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
    A cutting board covered with Chocolate Nut Butter Protein Balls

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Notes

  • *We absolutely love the taste of protein powder in this recipe, but keep in mind, depending on which brand you use, it may change the taste of this recipe a little. We highly recommend using Chocolate Juice Plus Complete (the flavor rocks!), but feel free to use what you have on hand.
  • *We also love using this homemade walnut butter in this recipe. It only takes 10 minutes of your time (and you'll have 3/4 cup left over for other uses), but if you don't have time to make it (or don't feel like washing the food processor in between recipes), no worries! Just add in your favorite nut butter instead.
  • *It's SUPER important to use super soft dates for this recipe (the softer, the better). Otherwise, the food processor may not be able to break up the dates and it will drastically change the texture and/or it will not blend properly. If your dates are not soft, soak in water for at least 15 minutes, or more, before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.8g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 6.7g | Sodium: 19.9mg | Sugar: 7g
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