Vegan No Bake Protein Balls: Chocolate Coconut

Keep snack time simple with these vegan no-bake protein balls. With only seven ingredients, this vegan protein balls recipe requires no baking and can be ready to eat in under forty-five minutes. Plus, they’re chocolate coconut flavored. In fact, they’re a tasty snack for mamas on-the-go or post-workout (learn more about working out at home)!

When it comes to snacks I am a huge fan of anything “bite-sized” that I can pop into my mouth and devour in under three minutes. While this may not be the healthiest of habits, it is an effective one to stay full as a mom!

Most people think that working from home means I have extra time to make food. However, this is not the case and more often than not I rely on energy balls, protein bars, and any other snackable items. And these little vegan no-bake protein balls have made the list!

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Vegan No Bake Protein Balls: Dessert Or Snack?

Fact: every time I am at the grocery store, I pick out a new energy or protein bar to try. There are hundreds of bars so I feel I have adequate supple to work my way through!

The last protein bar I bought was literally just a chocolate coconut bar. I can’t remember what the old candy bar it resembles is called but just think sweet yummy coconut covered in chocolate- yum!

It was magical.

Which of course made me go home and put my thinking cap on! Meaning, it was a pretty easy one to recreate and with just seven ingredients we have a winner!

Now, this vegan no-bake protein balls recipe does resemble that bar but it also has protein powder in it (I used Vega Protein). Keeping in mind that while I did want to give it a bit more fuel I wouldn’t say this is completely a “healthy snack” as it’s definitely honey loaded!

Though it wouldn’t be the worst thing to grab post-workout at your body does need fuel. Typically, I use these chocolate protein balls as treats instead of an everyday staple. Particularly because I strive to cut sugar as much as possible and this is definitely a bit high on the sugar front.

Vegan No Bake Protein Balls

All sugar aside, these no-bake protein balls are tasty as hell and still vegan. Moreover, I’ve been dairy-free for a while now (here’s how to eliminate dairy and not hate life) so a vegan protein is necessary.

Plus, plant-based protein powder tends to “fluff up” and bind better as it absorbs liquid. this gives the coconut protein balls a bit of a light feeling to them… which makes them alarmingly easy to eat 😉

Conversely, I assume whey protein would work just as well though it tends to be sweeter than vegan protein powder to expect a bit sweet kick!

Which Protein Powder To Use

Since making the swap to a vegan protein powder I now have a few brands I love. Orgain Protein Powder is one of them and what I used for these chocolate protein balls.

Orgain protein powder is allergy-friendly (no soy, gluten-free, kosher, etc), has no added sugar, and no artificial sweeteners. Likewise, it actually won Preventions Cleanest Packaged Food Award!

It has 21 grams of vegan protein per scoop and it’s a clean enough brand that I feel comfortable giving it to my girls. If you want to give it a try, check it out and use code mamabear30 for 10% off your first-ever order.

Ingredients In The Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls

• 1/4 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon almond milk

Chocolate Topping

• 2tbs Coconut Oil
• 1/8 cup enjoy life chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cacao butter

Note: all of these health-boosting ingredients can be purchased through my Pantry Staples.

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No-Bake Vegan Protein Balls

A tasty, no-bake protein balls recipe perfect to curb a chocolate craving!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 9 balls

Calories 149 kcal

Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened Shredded Coconut
• 1/4 cup scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon almond milk
• Chocolate Topping
• 2 tbs coconut oil
• 1/8 cup 2 tbs enjoy life chocolate chips
• 1 tsp cacao butter

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine the coconut and protein powder.
   

2. Measure out the honey and pour it and the almond extract into the powder

   

3. Mix and mix well- it will seem dry. Add in the almond milk and mix again until everything is at least combined.

4. Line a tray with parchment paper and rub some coconut oil onto your hands (to help prevent sticking).

5. Using your hands, portion and roll the mixture into little balls (8-9 of them). Place them on the tray

   
6. Place the tray into the freezer to set.

7. In a small pot, melt the coconut oil, chocolate chips and cacao butter over medium to low. Whisk until smooth.

8. Place the frozen balls into the pot and toss until coated. Place them back on the parchment paper and into the freezer for 5-10 minutes.

9. Repeat the process and coat the balls one more time, placing them back into the freezer.

10. When ready to eat, let the protein balls thaw for five minutes before popping them into your mouth.

Nutrition Facts

No-Bake Vegan Protein Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 14mg1%

Potassium 73mg2%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 23mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

These chocolate coconut protein balls are a delicious, protein-based treat or post-workout snack you can pop right into your mouth. In addition, they’re a no-bake, vegan recipe making them simple, tasty, and addictive. Plus, they have that chocolate coconut combo going on which is always a win!