Description
Dark Chocolate Protein Balls (No Bake, Low Carb) are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers. These delicious bites blend rich dark chocolate flavors with wholesome ingredients like Nuzest pea protein and sunflower seed butter. Perfect for a quick post-workout boost or a sweet afternoon treat, these protein-packed snacks are paleo, vegan, and nut-free—making them suitable for everyone! With a simple no-bake method, they come together in just 45 minutes and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup Nuzest rich chocolate pea protein (28g)
- 1/4 cup cacao powder (22g)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp water (more or less as needed)
- 3–4 oz dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaked sea salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pea protein, cacao powder, and salt.
- Mix in sunflower seed butter and vanilla extract; gradually add water until the mixture resembles playdough.
- Roll into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat.
- Dip each ball in the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper; drizzle with any remaining chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball (28g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg