Protein Balls

The protein ball trend hit hard last year, and I’ve only recently begun to appreciate them again. They are not only so cute, but they are also the best option for me to snack throughout the day without eating an entire family-sized bag of chips. They also work well as a great grab & go breakfast because they’re filled with protein, and who wouldn’t like to start the day with Chocolate?

For all of my protein ball recipes I simply throw the larger ingredients like dates, berries or nuts in my Nutribullet using the milling blade, but you can mince them by hand if you don’t have access to a Nutribullet or food processor (if you have a food processor you can add all of the ingredients together). I then combine all the ingredients with a rubber spatula (or my hands if I’m making them for myself).

Start with the dry ingredients (the protein powders, supplement powders, etc.) & move on to the sticky - or binding - ingredients until the consistency is right to form a ball. I do this because different proteins & supplements have different serving sizes. The protein powders I’m using below are 2 tbs per serving so if I’m making about 10 balls I will use 4 tbs of protein (or 2 servings) so I can eat multiple without consuming more of the supplement than I want to.

After everything is combined, I use a melon baller to get similar sizes, garnish if I’m feeling fancy and then I store in the refrigerator until I’m ready to snack.

made on sundays goji protein balls.jpg — Chia Almond & Goji

**Add to Nutribullet:**
~5-6 Dates *(pitted)*
1 handful Goji Berries (hydrated if using dried)
1 handful Chia Seeds
Almond Butter
**Fold In:**
4 tbs Tropeaka Vanilla Lean Protein Powder
1 tsp Camu Camu Powder* *use sparingly - it is incredibly potent*
*Add in 1/2 tsp water at a time until you achieve doughy consistency*

Made on sundays cacao chocolate protein balls.jpg — Triple Cacao Covered Cashew

**Add to Nutribullet:**
~10 Dates *(pitted)*
1 handful Cashews
1 handful Cacao Nibs
**Fold In:**
4 tbs Tropeaka Chocolate Lean Protein
Cacao Powder
1 tsp Tropeaka Coconut Water Powder
*Add in 1/2 tsp water at a time until you achieve doughy consistency*
**Optional** **Coating:**
4 tbs Cacao
1 tbs Coconut Sugar
2 tbs Coconut Oil or enough to make the consistency of a loose paste or glaze *(melted)*

made on sundays protein balls salted caramel walnut.jpg — Salted Maple Pecan & Caramel

**Add to Nutribullet:**
~10 Dates *(pitted)*
**Fold In:**
3 tbs Tropeaka Vanilla Lean Protein Powder
1 tbs Tropeaka Boost Protein Powder
1 tsp Maca Powder
1 tsp Tropeaka Coconut Water Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tbs Maple Syrup
*Add in 1/2 tsp water at a time until you achieve doughy consistency*

Made on sundays protein balls dirty chai.jpg — Dirty Chai

**Add to Nutribullet:**
~10 Dates (pitted)
1 tbs Instant Coffee Grounds
**Fold In:**
4 tbs Tropeaka Vanilla Lean Protein Powder
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/2 tsp Ground Clove
1/2 tsp Ground Allspice
1/2 tsp Ground Cardamom* *Traditional in Chai, I tend to leave it out as I find it very strong*
1 tsp Tropeaka Coconut Water Powder
*Add in 1/2 tsp water at a time until you achieve doughy consistency*

For all of these recipes you can use your favorite protein powder, but Tropeaka protein powders are my go-to protein supplement brand because they’re pretty straight forward & simple with their ingredients. I also enjoy they they don’t use whey protein, while I’m not Vegan I like to balance out my love of cheese by trying not to include dairy in my every day life – both for my stomach’s sake & the sake of my hormones. They also have a great line of other supplements & powders that I love to stock up on (like their greens & superfoods)

Yeild:
8-10 balls per recipe

SweetAlexandra MiceliNovember 22, 2020Protein, snack, breakfast, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, vegan