Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls (No-Bake, Gluten-Free, No Peanut Butter)

Easy, no-bake, coconut protein balls to keep you full! A sweet, chocolate coconut protein ball that uses plant-based protein powder as its base.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword no bake balls, protein powder, vegan protein powder recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Chilling Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 279kcal

In a large bowl combine the shredded coconut and vanilla protein powder.
Measure out the honey and pour it and the almond extract into the powder
Mix and mix well- it will seem dry. Add in the almond milk, water and mix again until everything is at least combined.
Line a tray with parchment paper and rub some coconut oil onto your hands (to help prevent sticking).
Using your hands (grease them with coconut oil first!), portion and roll the mixture into little balls (8 them). Place them on the tray
Place the tray into the freezer to set.
In a small pot, melt the coconut oil, chocolate chips and cacao butter over medium to low. Whisk until smooth.
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.
Repeat the process and coat the balls one more time, placing them back into the freezer.
When ready to eat, let the protein balls thaw for five minutes before popping them into your mouth.

The brand of protein powder you use will affect the flavor and consistency of the balls.
The recipe makes 8 balls. Two balls is one serving
Let the balls thaw at room temperature for fifteen minutes (or in the fridge for longer) before enjoying
You will have a bit of chocolate sauce leftover, dunk some almonds in it and let harden in the fridge for a treat.
If left outside, the chocolate coating will begin to melt. These balls are best kept slightly cool
Keep in mind the protein values may be off by 1-2 grams as it depends on which protein powder you're using. Each vegan protein powder has a different markup of ingredients which can alter the intake slightly.
You can chop up squares of dark chocolate if you don't have chocolate chips on hand.