Description
These no-bake Chocolate Protein Bliss Balls are a quick, easy, and healthy snack. They’re fudgy, decadent, and packed with wholesome ingredients like dates, oats, protein powder, and almond butter, making them perfect for curbing chocolate cravings, as a pre-workout boost, or a post-workout treat.
Ingredients
1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted
1 cup Rolled Oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
1/2 cup Chocolate Protein Powder
1/4 cup Creamy Almond Butter
3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons Chia Seeds
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
1–2 tablespoons Water or Almond Milk (only if needed)
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats to a food processor and pulse a few times until they break down into a coarse, flour-like consistency
- Add the pitted Medjool dates to the food processor with the oat flour. Pulse continuously for about 30-60 seconds until the dates are finely chopped and form a crumbly mixture
- Add the remaining ingredients: chocolate protein powder, almond butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sea salt
- Process all ingredients together until a thick, sticky dough forms. If it seems too dry, add one tablespoon of water or almond milk and pulse again. Add another tablespoon only if necessary
- Scoop about one tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a smooth, compact ball, about one inch in diameter
- Optional: Roll the finished balls in a coating such as more cocoa powder, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts
- Place the rolled balls on a parchment-lined plate and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up
Notes
Use soft, fresh Medjool dates. If your dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10-15 minutes and drain thoroughly before use.
Avoid over-processing the mixture once it comes together to prevent the oils from separating.
For uniform balls, use a small cookie scoop to portion the dough.
Substitutions: Swap almond butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version, or use peanut or cashew butter. You can also add 1/4 cup of mix-ins like mini chocolate chips or shredded coconut.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg