Chocolate Protein Balls without Oats are the perfect bite when you want a healthy dessert or need a boost during the day. They can be made ahead of time and are filled with protein!

Chocolate Protein Balls rolled in coconut.

These Chocolate Protein Balls are the perfect snack when you’re craving something sweet. They’re so good that they could even be your dessert at the end of a long day.

When you’re on-the-go and need an energy booster midday or before a workout, grab one of these!

It’s an easy and tasty recipe made with clean and simple ingredients to add into your weekly food prep.

Main Ingredients

  • Peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter of choice)
  • Date Syrup
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Chocolate Protein Powder
  • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • Shredded Coconut (for rolling)
Ingredients to make Chocolate Protein Balls measured out in bowls.

What is the best protein powder to use in protein bites?

Many protein powders will work in this recipe! In my opinion, the best one is the one you have on hand.

I use a chocolate-based protein powder for this recipe, however, many other flavors will work just as well!

Some of my recommendations are this chocolate protein powder, chocolate peanut butter or vanilla protein powder.

How to Make Chocolate Protein Balls

  1. Start by adding all the liquid ingredients to the food processor
  2. Add in the remaining ingredients
  3. Pulse until you get a smooth texture and all of the ingredients are fully combined
  4. The texture should be slightly sticky and able to form into balls
  5. Grab about 1.5 tbsp of the mixture and roll into balls
  6. Continue until all the dough is used up, it should make about 10 Chocolate Protein Balls
  7. Optional, but you can put them in the fridge for 30 minutes to set more before eating. See storage recommendations in the FAQ section.
  8. Enjoy!
Wet ingredients in a food processor
Start by adding all the wet ingredients to a food processor
Wet and dry ingredients in the food processor
Add in the dry
Chocolate Protein Ball mixture after being pulsed in the food processor.
Pulse until the mixture is fully combined and smooth
Rolling the protein bites in shredded cooconut.
(Optional) Roll in shredded coconut
Chocolate Protein Balls ready to be eaten.
Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in each protein bite?

Can I swap out the peanut butter for something else?

Yes! Here are my suggestions: almond butter, sunflower seed butter or cashew butter.

How many calories are in each date ball?

100 calories in each date ball

What is the best way to store the Chocolate Protein Balls?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for 2 months!

Chocolate Protein Balls rolled in coconut.
Chocolate Protein Balls on a plate with some rolled in coconut.
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Chocolate Protein Balls without Oats

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 10 Protein Balls
Chocolate Protein Balls are the perfect bite when you want a healthy dessert or need a boost during the day. They can be made ahead of time and are filled with protein!
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Ingredients
 

  • 1/4 cup date syrup, or maple syrup/honey
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 servings chocolate protein powder
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, for rolling

Equipment

  • food processer

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding all the liquid ingredients to the food processor
  • Add in the remaining ingredients
  • Pulse until you get a smooth texture and all of the ingredients are fully combined
  • The texture should be slightly sticky and able to form into balls
  • Grab about 1.5 tbsp of the mixture and roll into balls
  • Continue until all the dough is used up, it should make about 10 Chocolate Protein Balls
  • Optional, but you can put them in the fridge for 30 minutes to set more before eating. See storage recommendations in the FAQ section.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1protein ball, Calories: 136kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 82mg, Potassium: 165mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin C: 0.03mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 0.4mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keywords: chocolate coconut date balls, chocolate date balls, clean eating dessert, date balls, date energy balls, dessert recipe, easy dessert, energy bites, guilt-free dessert, healthy dessert, healthy dessert recipe, healthy snacks, naturally-sweetened dessert

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