Ever find yourself craving something sweet but want to keep it healthy? These crunchy chocolate protein balls are the perfect answer. Packed with high-protein choc chip granola, a hint of coconut, and natural sweetness from medjool dates, they’re the ultimate snack for busy days. Whether you’re prepping for a workout or need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, these no-bake bites come together in just a few minutes, with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, they’re versatile enough to fit any taste preference with options like cafe-latte, salted caramel, or chocolate protein powder.
ingredients:
- 3/4 cup smul choc chip sea salt high protein granola
- 1/2 cup medjool dates (soaked for 1 hour in warm water)
- 1/3 cup desiccated coconut, plus extra for coating
- 2 tablespoons smul chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter / vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
instructions:
- Put all ingredients, except granola, into a food processor and blend for a few minutes until everything has come together into a slightly sticky dough.
- Add granola to dough mixture and mix well.
- Roll a tablespoon of the mixture at a time into a ball and set aside on a plate.
- In a bowl, coat each ball in desiccated coconut.
- Put balls into an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.
