Chocolate Whey Protein Balls

Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness

I created these chocolate whey protein balls as an after workout snack to boost leucine and support lean muscle mass. These protein balls are great for lunch boxes, to take on a hike or keep on hand for a post workout treat. Easy to make and a whopping 9 grams of protein each, they are another way to incorporate whey into your healthy routine. I do not tolerate cow dairy so I was thrilled to find a clean goat whey that is easy to digest and contains all 9 essential amino acids, including leucine to support lean muscle formation- essential for optimal aging and to prevent sarcopenia (muscle loss).

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Prep Time 10

Course Basics, Breakfast

Servings 1" balls

Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

3/4 cup goat whey protein I love Mt Capra plain goat whey and use 5 scoops in this recipe (use code BETH to save 10%)
1/4 cup cacao powder
1/4 cup almond flour fine ground
4 dates pitted
4 tbsp honey
3/4 cup nut butter
1 tbsp coconut oil melted or avocado oil
1/4 cup shredded coconut for coating the balls

Instructions

Add the first 7 ingredients to the bowl of the food processor and blend well. You will need to periodically scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend again to incorporate all of the ingredients.
The dough will be sticky and stiff- go ahead and taste it at this point and if needed, add a bit more oil if it is too dry.
Roll the dough into 1" balls
Roll each ball into shredded coconut
Store the finished protein balls in an airtight container. If you will not be consuming the balls within a week, store them in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Notes

This is my glucose response to 3 Chocolate Whey Protein Balls (27 grams of protein).

If you prefer protein bars, you can press the dough into an 8 x 8 pan lined with parchment paper. Cut the flattened dough into 8 "bars". Wrap in parchment paper and store in an airtight container. Each bar will contain 22.5 grams protein. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg

Keyword almond flour recipe, gluten free, GLUTEN FREE AND REFINED SUGAR FREE, no bake paleo cookie dough, protein balls, whey protein

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