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Chocolate protein balls on a board, rolled in various toppings such as cocoa powder, coconut, chocolate chips and powdered sugar
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Chocolate Protein Balls

These chocolate protein balls are oh-so yummy, but the best part is, they are loaded with protein and fiber and are actually good for you! Easy to make with all the flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigeration1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Truffles, Protein
Servings: 34
Calories: 107kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blendtec blender

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup honey
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup coconut flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup oatmeal
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (heaping cup)

Instructions

  • After thoroughly rinsing the garbanzo beans, place the beans between several layers of paper towels and start smashing them. You want to try and smash and squeeze as much liquid as you can out of them.
    Garbanzo beans smashed on paper towels
  • Add the smashed garbanzo beans to a food processor or blender, then blend until they become a paste.
    Garbanzo beans blended
  • Add the honey, cocoa, salt, and coconut and blend them in until completely combined.
    Ingredients for chocolate protein balls in a blender
  • Pour contents into a medium-sized bowl and stir in the peanut butter.
    peanut butter being added to the chocolate protein ball mixture in a bowl
  • Place the bowl in the fridge to firm up the mix for about 30 minutes.
    Chocolate protein ball dough in a bowl
  • Blend oatmeal coarsely in a high-speed blender and mix into the chilled mixture. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop, shape the rounded protein balls. Place balls onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place them back into the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
    Chocolate protein balls rolled and placed on a cookie sheet
  • Eat them as is or optional to roll balls lightly in coconut flakes, cocoa powder, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or powdered sugar.
    Chocolate protein balls on a board, rolled in various toppings such as cocoa powder, coconut, chocolate chips and powdered sugar
  • Keep in the fridge in a sealed container for up to two weeks.
    Chocolate protein balls in a bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg