No-Bake, High-Protein Chocolate Energy Balls Recipe (7 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Snacks Desserts Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes

"These scrumptious lil’ chocolate energy bombs are super satisfying!" says Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog, Clean Food Crush®. "They taste like a bite of dessert, but these are packed with nutrients to keep you fueled and energetic ... No-bake, and just about 10 minutes of hands-on time!"

Here is your shopping list for this high-protein, gluten-free, no-bake energy balls recipe: oat flour (or ground oats), almond flour, vanilla protein powder, honey or maple syrup, nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, etc.), ground cayenne or cinnamon and dark chocolate. If you like sweet and salty, grab some flaky sea salt.

"Try making these chocolate energy bombs using different nut butters such as cashew butter, almond butter or peanut butter," says Rachel. "Each variation turns out a little different, and OH SO GOOD in their own way!" And be sure to read about the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of dark chocolate.

Serve these high-protein balls as energizing snacks or even for a healthier dessert after dinner.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour and 12 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oat flour (or ground oats)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup raw honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup nut butter of choice (almond, peanut, cashew)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or ground cinnamon
• 2 squares dark chocolate, very finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons chocolate chips)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted
• flaky sea salt (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and make space in the fridge for it.
2. In a medium bowl combine the oat flour, almond flour, protein powder, honey, nut butter, cayenne pepper or cinnamon and finely chopped chocolate. Stir thoroughly until your mixture is blended and sticky.
3. Form into 1 tablespoon balls. (Rachel used a cookie scoop for this to create nice even servings.)
4. Melt your chocolate in the microwave on high, in 30-second increments, stirring after each increment. (Alternatively, you can use a double boiler over the stove.)
5. Dip each ball into your melted chocolate; Allow the excess to lightly drip off onto the already dipped balls. Place on a parchment paper sheet pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
6. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Clean Food Crush®.

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