Description
Indulge guilt-free with Dark Chocolate Protein Balls (No Bake, Low Carb). These nutritious snacks are a perfect blend of rich dark chocolate and wholesome ingredients, making them ideal for post-workout fuel or as a delightful dessert. Crafted with pea protein and sunflower seed butter, these low carb protein balls cater to various dietary needs including vegan and nut-free diets. Best of all, they require no baking—just mix, chill, and enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup Nuzest rich chocolate pea protein
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp water (adjust as needed)
- 3–4 oz dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaked sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: pea protein, cacao powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: sunflower seed butter and vanilla extract. Mix in water gradually until the mixture resembles playdough.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat.
- Dip each protein ball into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Drizzle with extra chocolate and sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Store in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg