Chocolate Protein Bliss Balls Recipe
These Chocolate Protein Bliss Balls are a quick and delicious no-bake snack packed with protein and fiber. Made with nut butter, oats, protein powder, and chocolate, they’re perfect for a healthy energy boost or post-workout treat. Easy to customize and naturally sweetened with honey, these bliss balls are both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bliss balls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup nut butter (peanut or almond)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup quick oats
- ⅓ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2–3 tablespoons cocoa powder (depending on preference)
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed to thin)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the nut butter, honey, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the quick oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, ground flax seeds, salt, and chocolate chips to the bowl. Mix well using a rubber spatula until fully incorporated.
- Adjust Consistency: Depending on cocoa powder amount, if the mixture seems too dry and difficult to mix, gradually add 1-2 teaspoons of milk at a time until easier to combine.
- Scoop the Mixture: Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into balls with your hands.
- Optional Coating: Leave the bliss balls as is or roll them in shredded coconut, freeze-dried raspberries, or other toppings of choice for added texture and flavor.
- Set and Chill: Place the bliss balls in the fridge to set and firm up before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve chilled as a protein-packed snack or quick treat.
Notes
- You can substitute quick oats with rolled oats, but note that the texture will be a bit different and less smooth.
- Adjust cocoa powder to control the chocolate intensity according to your taste.
- Use peanut or almond butter according to preference or availability.
- For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
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