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Last Updated on Dec 30th, 2020 fitasamamabear

No Bake Chocolate Protein Balls (no peanut butter, paleo, vegan)

These vegan no bake chocolate protein balls are an easy recipe that’s easy to whip up and even easier to eat! They’re the perfect size to pop-in-your mouth and always remind me of little brownie bites. Plus, with only eight ingredients these chocolate protein balls are peanut butter-free, naturally allergy-friendly, and a tasty snack!

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The perfect snack or simple dessert. While I’ve made no-bake chocolate protein balls before (like these sticky macadamia ones) I’ve never rocked ones with vegan protein powder. However, being dairy-free now I have no choice, and I am now obsessed!

These paleo chocolate protein balls are like little two-bite brownies only a hell of a lot healthier! My girls actually call them brownie bites and I’m not correcting them.

I’ve been making a sticky protein fluff for years as they’re bedtime snacks and these balls are similar. Similarly, they’re light, simple to whip up, and absolutely delicious. Plus, the kiddos can get in the kitchen and easily help make them!

 

 

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Making The Switch To Vegan Protein Powder

There was a time in which you could say that I lived off whey protein powder and you would probably be correct. On an average day, I had about two servings of whey protein (in a smoothie and probably in a bar or protein pudding).

However, when I struggled to get pregnant, one of the first things my nutritionist told me to do was take out whey (all dairy actually- and if you need some help with that, here’s my tips on how to go dairy-free!)

I wanted to face punch her… and she knew it.

Though switching to a vegan protein powder was probably one of the hardest things for me. It tastes different at first, funny, not as sweet.

But removing dairy also helped clear my mind, my digestive issues and I did go on to get pregnant after a lot of lifestyle changes.

 

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, and actually won Preventions Cleanest Packaged Food Award!

Likewise, 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.

 

Protein Powder And Kids

While some people don’t think kids should have protein powder, I think that as long as you have a quality protein powder and trust it’s the source, it’s okay.

In fact, this website says it’ best when they mention “I hardly think that protein powder is the biggest threat to our kids”.

By all means, I don’t think we need to go out of our way to boost protein intake with kiddos (mine are meat and egg eaters so I’m never concerned especially since Chana Davis dispelled some protein myths).

But since I personally use protein powder because it’s quick and easy, I don’t see any qualms with the girls having some too. Again, so long as you use quality protein powder (like Orgain Protein powder).

I have quite a few I love and trust, including Iron Vegan, Botanica, and Genuine Health Fermented Protein Powder. All of which you can buy off my favorite website.

When checking out the new protein powder, especially if my kiddos are going to be using it, I like to look for a few of these points:

  • no random flavored added
  • low in sugar
  • no carrageenan
  • no processed oils

 

Do The No-Bake Chocolate Protein Balls Store Well?

I’m a mom and having healthy snacks on hand is kind of crucial (here are my kiddo’s favorite snacks!). And these paleo chocolate protein balls have been a great one to have on hand!

Moreover, I’ve been making double batches simply because with three of us grabbing the balls they seem to disappear quickly! These chocolate protein balls store best in the fridge (they taste the best) but they store well in the freezer too.

However, coming out of the freezer, you need to thaw them first. Personally, I’d grab 5-8 at a time and move them to the fridge. They’re a no-bake snack so once they’re in the fridge they’re good to go!

 

The Texture Of The Paleo Protein Balls

These little chocolate protein balls are like brownie bites! They’re full of chocolate-real food-based chocolate, of course, thanks to cacao powder (check out the benefits of cacao powder here) and the almond butter gives them a raw cookie dough type texture.

Because vegan protein powder absorbs liquid so easily, these chocolate protein balls are dense but not heavy. 

Honestly, these no-bake chocolate protein balls are so freaking simple but also decadent. I use them for snacks, but I also love having them on hand for random chocolate cravings.

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Ingredients In The No-Bake Chocolate Protein Balls

  • Vegan Vanilla Protein Powder
  • Flaxseed
  • Cacao powder
  • Almond Butter
  • Maple Syrup
  • Almond Milk
  • Mini Chocolate Chips

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Vegan Chocolate Protein Balls

A simple, healthy, no-bake recipe perfect to curb chocolate cravings or keep you fueled between meals.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 7 balls
Calories 127 kcal
Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

  • 1 scoop vegan protein powder, vanilla
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed ground
  • 1.5 tbsp cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp almond milk
  • 1.5 TBSP mini chocolate chips enjoy life

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the protein powder, cacao powder and flax meal.

    Healthy chocolate protein ball ingredients
  2. Add in the ¼ cup almond butter and syrup. Mix as much as you can (it won’t hold together yet). Add in the almond milk and mix for a couple of minutes. It will look slightly dry but mix until it holds together slightly. Add in the chocolate chip and stir.

    Gluten free chocolate protein bites
  3. Line a tray with parchment paper. Grease your hand in coconut oil. Portion and roll the balls.
    When you portion, squeeze the balls together and then roll so that they hold together. Place them on the paper.

    Vegan protein balls
  4. Place the remaining almond butter into a Ziplock and cut the tip. Drizzle over the balls. Place in the fridge to set.

    Gluten free protein bites

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Vegan Chocolate Protein Balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 50mg2%
Potassium 126mg4%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

These vegan, healthy, paleo protein balls are like mini pop-in-your-mouth brownie bites! They’re simple to make, allergy-friendly and they’re a perfect way to curb chocolate cravings?

 

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Last updated on 12/30/2020

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Hey There! I’m Shelby, a Certified Strength Coach (CSCS) and certified nutrition coach (PN) in everyday life as well as mama to two beautiful girls! I’m a chronic foodie, workout junkie and feeder of stray cats. I love heavy lifting but am a firm believer that as a mama you’ve got to do whatever the hell that works FOR YOU and I’m here to give you a few ideas. I believe food is fuel but indulgences are a must because well, as you’ll see… I’m a chocolate fiend!

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