Description
Quick, no-bake protein balls made with cashew butter, chocolate protein powder, and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a nutritious, energy-boosting snack that satisfies cravings in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
½ cup cashew butter (smooth or chunky)
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
¼ cup oat flour
¼ cup ground flax seed
Pinch (⅛ tsp) salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
1 teaspoon coconut oil
½ cup crispy rice cereal
Instructions
Whisk cashew butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a large bowl
Mix in chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, oat flour, flax seed, and salt until combined
Portion into 13 equal-sized balls and chill in freezer for 5 minutes
Microwave chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals until melted
Toss melted chocolate with crispy rice cereal
Coat each ball with the chocolate-cereal mixture
Place on parchment-lined tray and chill until set
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week
For plant-based option, use vegan protein powder
Can substitute ½ cup oats (blended) for oat flour
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No Cook/Making
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg