Low Calorie Protein Balls

Protein balls with cranberries in a white bowl.

This low calorie protein balls recipe is perfect for snacking on the go. Made with only four ingredients these protein balls are dairy-free, rich in flavor and whipped up in just a few minutes.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 104kcal

Author Shelby Stover

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup Dried Blueberries or any dried fruit
⅓ cup Full fat coconut milk
2 tbs Almond butter or peanut butter
¼ cup Vegan protein powder

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the coconut milk, nut-butter, and dried blueberries.
Process for 1-2 minutes (the blueberries will still be chunky).
Scrape the mixture into a bowl with the protein powder.
Mix until thick looking.
Use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the balls onto a cutting board.
Pop them in the fridge for an hour to firm up.

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Notes

The protein you choose will affect the taste and texture of the low calorie protein balls. The sweeter the protein the sweeter the balls.
Know that the balls are not overly sweet, you must enjoy the flavor of your protein powder.
You must use a vegan protein for this recipe as vegan protein absorbs liquid, which is what holds the balls together.
Brown rice protein works well, but will have a “chalkier” flavor. Pea protein works the best.
Make sure to use full fat coconut milk and only the thick white cream. Otherwise, the protein balls won’t hold together.
Since each vegan protein powder absorbs liquid differently, you may need to tweak the amount of powder to coconut milk ratios. Add more protein if the mixture is TOO runny, and add more coconut milk (or water to save calories) if it seems too thick.
If using a FERMENTED protein powder, leave the recipe as is. If using a non-fermented protein powder, add in 1 tbs more protein. Update: I recently made these balls with beef-based protein powder. I use Equip Protein as the flavors ROCK. You need to add 1 tablespoon of extra protein and though they don't hold their ball form (they flatten out almost like a cookie shape), they're still pretty delicious, not like mousse that you get from the vegan powder but chewy and sweet. It also bumps it up to 6-7 grams of protein per ball.

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