Description
A no-bake, protein-packed snack combining rich chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and a creamy nut butter base. Perfect for health-conscious snackers and versatile enough for gluten-free, vegan, or low-sugar diets.
Ingredients
– 1 cup chocolate protein powder (unsweetened preferred)
– ½ cup almond butter or cashew butter (or substitute with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter)
– 3–4 tablespoons non-dairy milk (adjust as needed)
– ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
– 3 tablespoons maple syrup (optional, omit for low-sugar version)
– ½ cup chocolate chips (use sugar-free if needed)
– 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)
– Crushed candy canes (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter, chocolate protein powder, peppermint extract, and non-dairy milk. Mix until fully combined. Add additional milk one tablespoon at a time if the mixture is too dry to roll.
- Use a medium-sized cookie scoop to portion the mixture into 2-tablespoon-sized portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball between your palms. Place the balls on a plate and freeze for a few minutes while preparing the coating.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each protein ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined plate. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes if desired.
5. Transfer the plate to the fridge until the chocolate hardens. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
– For a low-sugar option, replace maple syrup with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit syrup.
– Chill the balls before dipping to prevent melting during the coating process.
– Adjust peppermint extract to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake recipe)
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 protein ball
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg