Chocolate Coconut Protein Balls
An easy, healthy snack featuring chocolate, oats and coconut.
Servings: 12 balls
Calories: 70kcal
Cost: $25
Equipment
- 1 Food processor
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 plate or baking sheet
Ingredients
- 7 dates pitted
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup shredded coconut dehydrated
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp collagen or protein powder optional
Instructions
- With a paring knife, slice each date open and remove the pits. Add the dates to a saucepan and fill the saucepan with water until the dates are just submerged.7 dates
- Place the saucepan on high heat and bring the water to a boil for 30 seconds. Then take the saucepan off the heat. Remove the dates from the water and pat dry.
- In a food processor, add the dates, almond butter, oats, coconut, cocoa and salt (and protein/collagen power if you choose). Pulse the processor until everything is well combined. The mixture should be sticky and packable.7 dates, 1 cup rolled oats, ½ cup shredded coconut, 2 tbsp almond butter, ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 pinch of salt, 2 tbsp collagen or protein powder
- Spoon about a tablespoon-sized amount of the mixture. Using your hands, pack and roll the mixture into a firm ball. Place it on a baking sheet or plate. Repeat until all of the mixture is gone.
- Place the baking sheet or plate into the freezer to chill the balls for at least one hour. Move the balls to a plastic bag and leave them in the freezer until ready to eat!