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Low Calorie Protein Balls

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
Keyword high protein snack, protein powder recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 7
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 vanilla protein powder

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the coconut milk, nut-butter, and dried blueberries.
    Food processor with dried blueberries, sun butter and coconut in it.
  • Process for 1-2 minutes (the blueberries will still be chunky).
  • Scrape the mixture into a bowl with the protein powder.
    Protein powder held above a bowl with a mixture coconut milk and blueberries.
  • Mix until thick looking.
  • Use a trigger ice cream scoop to portion the balls onto a cutting board.
    Low calorie protein balls on parchment paper with an ice cream scoop and a linen behind it.
  • 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.
  • Store the blueberry protein balls in the fridge and eat them chilled. They get too soft at room temperature.
  • To make them paleo: make sure to use pea protein powder and not brown rice protein powder.
  • To make them nut-free: use sunflower seed butter in place of the almond or peanut butter.
  • Remember that if you choose a sweetened nut butter your low calorie energy balls will be sweeter.
  • If using a FERMENTED protein powder, leave the recipe as is. If using a non-fermented protein powder, add in 1 tbs more protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 0.05IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg