Description
Chia Seed Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack made with almond butter, maple syrup, and chia seeds, making them perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 1/3 cup protein powder of choice, I used vanilla whey protein
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Use a wooden spoon to mix until the ingredients are smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add coconut, protein powder, and chia seeds to the bowl. Mix until well combined and the mixture sticks together.
- Shape into Balls: Take approximately 1 tablespoon of the dough at a time and roll it between your palms to form balls. Place the balls directly into a Tupperware or storage container.
- Repeat Rolling: Continue the rolling process until you’ve used all the dough.
- Chill: Place the container in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the bliss balls have firmed up. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nut butter or protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg