Perfect Post-Workout Chocolate Protein Balls (Sugar-Free & Fat-Free)
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Optional Chill Time30 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Servings: 82" balls
Calories: 62kcal
Course: Dessert, Post-Workout, Snack
Cuisine: American
With no sugar or fat and just pure carbs and protein, these Chocolate Protein Balls are the most perfect post-workout fuel you will ever find! Easy, simple ingredients, no bake and great for a dessert or snack too!
Ingredients
½ + ½ cupRolled Oats, 90g
1scoopUnflavored, Unsweetened Protein Powder, about ⅓ cup
¼cupUnsweetened Cocoa Powder
¼cupAlmond Milk
1tspVanilla Extract
¾ or 1tsp Monk Fruit Sweetener, = ¼ or ⅓ cup Sugar, for dark or sweet
Instructions
Place ½ cup oats in a food processor and pulse for about 30 seconds or until oats turn into an oat flour.
Transfer oat flour to a bowl, add remaining ½ cup oats, protein powder and cocoa and combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together almond milk, vanilla extract and sweetener.
Pour in wet mix into the dry and mix until uniform.
Place bowl in fridge for 30 minutes to chill (so that its easier to roll).
Lightly dampen palms of your hands. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the dough, and shapr into balls using the palm of your hands.
Store in the fridge or freeze in a sealed container until ready to eat!
Notes
If the mixture is too dry or crumbly, add water or almond milk 1 tsp at a time until it holds together.Storage:
Fridge: 2 weeks in an airtight container.
Freezer: 3 months in a freezer-safe resealable zipper bag.