The Best Protein Energy Balls (Ready in 20 Minutes!)
As a busy dad, finding a snack that's both healthy and quick can be a real challenge. I needed something I could grab on the go that wasn't loaded with sugar or weird additives. That's when I landed on these protein energy balls, and honestly, they're a total game-changer.
With just a handful of natural ingredients and less than 20 minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious, guilt-free treats. They're perfect for a post-workout refuel, a mid-afternoon energy boost, or just a healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Almonds |
| 3/4 cup | Medjool Dates (pitted) |
| 1/3 cup | Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (+ extra for rolling) |
| 2 tbsp | Cacao Powder |
| 1 tbsp | Protein Powder (I use TGS unflavored for max protein) |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
| Pinch | Sea Salt |
Instructions
Combine Ingredients: Add all of your ingredients almonds, pitted dates, coconut flakes, cacao powder, protein powder, vanilla extract, and salt into the bowl of a food processor.
Blend It Up: Secure the lid and blend everything for about five minutes. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a couple of times to make sure everything gets mixed in. You're looking for a rich, dark, sticky consistency where the mixture starts to clump together.
Check the Texture: If the mixture seems too dry or crumbly, just toss in one or two more pitted medjool dates and blend again. This usually does the trick to get that perfect "Play-Doh" like texture.
Roll 'Em Up: Scoop out the mixture and roll it between your hands to form bite sized balls. This recipe should give you about 13 to 14 balls.
Add the Finishing Touch: Spread your extra coconut flakes on a plate or in a shallow bowl. Roll each ball in the flakes until it's nicely coated.
Chill and Enjoy: Toss them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. They're delicious right away, but they firm up a bit after chilling.
That's All It Takes!
Seriously, it's that easy. You now have a healthy, homemade snack ready for the entire week. These are so much better than anything you can buy at the store, and you know exactly what’s in them.
If you want to see exactly how I make them, be sure to check out the video on my YouTube channel. Let me know in the comments if you try them out!
